By Palang Paul
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged mob killing of a 25-year-old university of Jos student, condemning the act as jungle justice.
The incident occurred on July 27th 2026 in Rayfield, Jos, with the arrests announced by the command in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo.
According to the police, officers at the Lamingo Police Division received a report at about 11:20 p.m. from a Good Samaritan informing them that some youths had brought an unconscious man to the hospital under suspicious circumstances.
Police operatives immediately responded and identified the victim as Ibrahim Mbaya, 25, of Rayfield, Jos. He was confirmed dead on arrival by the doctor on duty, while his body was deposited in the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The command said detectives launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of Rinji Daniel Fwanji, 25, Emmanuel Newyear, 30, and Nensemka Fwanji, 22, in connection with the incident.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Emmanuel Newyear was captured in a viral video allegedly using a large wooden plank to assault the deceased. Police added that he was also identified in photographs obtained during the investigation.
During interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed that they attacked Mbaya after suspecting him of stealing an iPhone 12 instead of reporting the allegation to law enforcement authorities. The police said the victim was beaten until he became unconscious.
The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Jos for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects linked to the crime. Police said the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The command condemned jungle justice, stressing that no individual or group has the legal right to assault or kill anyone suspected of committing an offence. It urged residents to report criminal activities to security agencies and warned that those who take the law into their own hands would face prosecution.
The police also appealed to members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue providing credible information to support crime prevention and effective policing across Plateau State.
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