James Mbaya, the younger brother of Ibrahim Mbaya, the University of Jos graduate who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob over accusation of phone theft in Jos, Plateau State, speaks to OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN about his brother’s life, the circumstances surrounding his death, the family’s belief that he was set up by people close to him, and their demand for justice
Can you introduce yourself and tell us your relationship with late Ibrahim?
My name is James. I am the younger brother of Ibrahim, who was beaten to death by some youths who accused him of stealing a phone in Jos, Plateau State.
How close were you to your brother?
We were very close, closer than you can imagine. He was 25 years old and would have turned 26 in September this year.
