The Plateau state police command has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Ibrahim Mbaya, a model, who was allegedly beaten to de^th by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12.
The incident occurred on July 26, in the Ring Road area of
Jos north LGA, according to a statement issued by Alfred Alabo, the police
spokesperson in Plateau.
Police said they received a report late Sunday from the Jos
University Teaching Hospital that some youths had brought in the 25-year-old
model for treatment.
However, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) student was
pronounced dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.
“Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead on arrival by the
medical doctor on duty. His remains have been deposited at the hospital
mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the statement reads.
The police said preliminary investigations led to the arrest
of three individuals: Rinji Daniel Fwanji, 25, Emmanuel Newyear, 30, and
Nensemka Fwanji, 22.
During questioning, the suspects reportedly told police that
the victim was suspected of stealing an iPhone 12.
“Further investigation revealed that one of the suspects,
Emmanuel Newyear, was captured in a viral video using a large wooden plank to
assault the deceased victim. He has also been identified in photographs
obtained during the investigation,” the statement reads.
“In the course of interviewing the suspects, they revealed
that the victim was suspected to have stolen an iPhone 12 and rather than
reporting the matter to law enforcement agencies, the suspects took the law
into their own hands, attacked the deceased and beat him to a point of
unconsciousness.
“The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID), Jos, where discreet investigation is ongoing.
Efforts have also been intensified to apprehend other fleeing suspects
connected to the crime. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the suspects will
be charged to court accordingly.”
Alabo condemned the act of jungle justice, stressing that no individual or group has the legal authority to assault or kill anyone suspected of committing an offence.
the suspects
The varsity’s alumni association also condemned the killing,
describing it as incompatible with the institution’s values.
“We condemn this senseless and reprehensible act in the
strongest possible terms,” the association wrote in a statement shared on
social media.
“Violence has no place within our university community and
stands in direct contradiction to the values of excellence, character, mutual
respect, and humanity upon which the University of Jos was founded,” it reads
in part.
Born Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, the model was widely known to
friends and fans as ‘Ibee,’ a nickname echoed across his social media profiles.
He recently secured a spot among the top 30 finalists in the
Mr & Miss Glam Nigeria pageant. Just days before his passing, organisers
unveiled him as one of the competition’s standout contenders.
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