The Plateau State Police Command has arrested another suspect in connection with the mob killing of Ibrahim Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), as investigations into the incident continue.
The Command announced the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, describing it as a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.
Mbaya was allegedly tortured to death by a mob after being accused of theft, an incident that sparked widespread public outrage.
According to the police, detectives acting on credible intelligence arrested 24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni for his alleged role in the attack.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect actively participated in the assault that led to Mbaya’s death.
“The suspect allegedly played an active role in the unlawful assault on the deceased. He is specifically alleged to have participated in tying the deceased to a pole while he was subjected to severe torture by members of the mob, an act which ultimately resulted in the victim’s death,” the statement read.
The police said Beskeni is currently in custody and is assisting investigators, while efforts have been intensified to arrest other suspects who remain at large.
Acting Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, DCP Usman Sheikh Adamu, assured the victim’s family and residents that everyone involved in the crime would be brought to justice.
“The Plateau State Police Command assures the family of the deceased and the good people of Plateau State that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that all those responsible for the torture and eventual death of Ibrahim Mbaya face the full weight of the law,” he said.
The Command urged members of the public with useful information to assist the investigation by cooperating with law enforcement authorities.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of citizens and ensuring that anyone found culpable in the mob killing is prosecuted in accordance with the law….See more