Nigeria: Unijos Alumni Demand Justice After Student Tortured to Death Over Missing Iphone - Police Arrest Suspects
Police said three suspects were arrested after Ibrahim Mbaya was allegedly tortured over an iPhone 12 theft accusation and died.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Plateau State Police Command arrested three suspects following the death of 25-year-old University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya in Jos. Authorities allege the suspects beat Mbaya to death after accusing him of stealing an iPhone 12.
- According to student accounts, Mbaya was accused of stealing an iPhone the morning after spending Saturday night at an off-campus apartment in the Ring Road area of Jos, leading others to subject him to prolonged torture.
- Investigators recovered a viral video showing suspect Emmanuel Newyear allegedly using a large wooden plank to assault the victim, who was confirmed dead at Jos University Teaching Hospital. Police identified the other suspects as Rinji Daniel Fwanji, 25, and Nensemka Fwanji, 22.
- The University of Jos Alumni Association denounced the killing, demanding a transparent investigation to ensure those responsible face the full weight of the law. Plateau State Police spokesperson Alfred Alabo condemned the act, urging citizens to avoid jungle justice.
- Amid a broader deterioration of security across Plateau State, the death has intensified public calls for authorities to strengthen safety measures around university communities and prosecute all involved individuals.
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Nigeria: Unijos Alumni Demand Justice After Student Tortured to Death Over Missing Iphone - Police Arrest Suspects
The incident, which occurred at an off-campus residence in Jos North Local Government Area, has sparked outrage across the university community, with the University of Jos Alumni Association demanding justice.
UNIJOS alumni demand justice after student tortured to death over missing iPhone; police arrest suspects
The incident, which occurred at an off-campus residence in Jos North Local Government Area, has sparked outrage across the university community, with the University of Jos Alumni Association demanding justice. The post UNIJOS alumni demand justice after student tortured to death over missing iPhone; police arrest suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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