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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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Vanguard News broke the news in Nigeria on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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