Police Arrest Another Suspect in Investigation into Mob Killing of UNIJOS Graduate Ibrahim Mbaya

By Israel Adamu, Jos

The Plateau State Police Command says it has arrested another suspect in connection with the alleged mob killing of University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya as investigations into the incident continue.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, said detectives arrested Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, 24, following what the command described as credible intelligence.

According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect was allegedly involved in the assault that led to Mbaya’s death. The command alleged that Beskeni participated in restraining the deceased while he was assaulted by a mob over allegations of theft.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is assisting investigators, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals believed to be connected to the incident, the statement added.

Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Usman Sheikh Adamu, assured Mbaya’s family and the public that the command remains committed to a thorough investigation and that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.The police also appealed to members of the public with relevant information to assist the investigation by providing credible information to the authorities.

The death of Mbaya sparked widespread public concern and renewed calls for an end to mob violence and for suspects to be handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution.