Ibrahim Mbaya: Police Arrest Fifth Suspect over Mob Kiling of 25-year-old Jos model

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested another suspect in connection with the alleged mob killing of 25-year-old model, Ibrahim Mbaya in Jos.

Recall that Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate popularly known as Ibee, was accused of stealing an iPhone and brutally beaten by the suspects.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, a University of Jos Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) presidential aspirant, was arrested following credible intelligence gathered by detectives investigating the case.

Four other suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the killing.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 after the parade of the suspect.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicate that Beskeni allegedly took part in the assault on Mbaya, including helping to tie him to a pole while he was being tortured by members of the mob.

The PPRO said the assault ultimately led to Mbaya’s death.

Alabo added that investigations are ongoing, and authorities say efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

The Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Usman Sheikh Adamu, assured the deceased’s family and residents of Plateau State that the Command would ensure that everyone found responsible faces the full weight of the law.