The Plateau state police command has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Ibrahim Mbaya, a model, who was allegedly beaten to de^th by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12.
The incident occurred on July 26, in the Ring Road area of Jos north LGA, according to a statement issued by Alfred Alabo, the police spokesperson in Plateau.
Police said they received a report late Sunday from the Jos University Teaching Hospital that some youths had brought in the 25-year-old model for treatment.
However, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) student was pronounced dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.
“Unfortunately, he was confirmed dead on arrival by the medical doctor on duty. His remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the statement reads.
The police said preliminary investigations led to the arrest of three
