Police in Plateau State have arrested four people over the mob killing of Jos-based model and University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”.

The police said six people were directly involved in the attack, while two suspects are still being pursued.

Speaking in Jos on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said, “Through a Good Samaritan, the Plateau State Police Command received information that a young man had been taken to the hospital in a very critical condition.”

He said the victim later died from the injuries..

“Based on that information, we swung into action and arrested three suspects. During interrogation, they confessed to their various roles in the crime,” he said.

Alabo said another suspect was later arrested, bringing the total number of people in police custody to four.

“We have established that about six persons were directly involved in this incident, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects,” he said.

DSP Alabo identified one of the main suspects as Emmanuel Newyear, alleging that he was seen attacking the victim with a wooden plank. Another suspect, Joshua Tell, was also arrested during the investigation.

The police spokesman further said, “We have been working closely with the leadership of NANS to ensure that every person involved in this crime is identified and arrested.”

He added that NANS officials attended the parade of the suspects to demonstrate their condemnation of the killing.

“The command remains committed to ensuring justice for the deceased and warns against jungle justice. Criminal allegations should always be reported to law enforcement agencies rather than taking the law into one’s own hands,” he said.

The command also appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could assist investigators, assuring them that such information would be treated confidentially.

The killing of Mbaya has sparked public outrage in Jos, with residents and civil society groups demanding justice and stronger action against mob violence in Plateau State.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Zah, a community in Yadul District of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing a forest guard and three other people.

Zah is one of several communities in Hong LGA that have been frequently attacked by Boko Haram elements in recent months and years, reportedly due to the communities’ proximity to the notorious Sambisa Forest in Borno State.

DAILY POST gathered on Tuesday that the latest attack occurred on the evening of Monday, July 27, when the terrorists were said to have arrived in the community on motorcycles, firing sporadically, setting houses ablaze and shooting directly at residents, leading to the deaths of four people, including a forest guard providing security against terrorists and other criminals.

Reports by Tuesday night indicated that, apart from the loss of lives and destruction of property, the attackers abducted a middle-aged woman before security forces engaged them in a gun battle that forced them to retreat from the community.

The Executive Chairman of Hong LGA, Aliyu Saad Yerima Hong, confirmed the attack, saying the deployment of additional security personnel to the area had ensured a steady return to normalcy.

“Residents should remain vigilant, cooperate closely with security agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activity in their surroundings,” the council chairman advised.

“We deeply appreciate the courage and dedication of our security forces. Had it not been for their prompt response, the casualties would have been far higher,” he said.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 32-year-old man, Modu Rayami, suspected of supplying fuel and food to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

The arrest occurred at about 2:30 pm on July 27 during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of the 149 Battalion (Motorised), in collaboration with Hybrid Forces and the Civilian Joint Task Force.

Security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the operation followed intelligence linking the suspect to the supply of logistics to terrorists operating along the Binduldul–Kareto axis.

Rayami was arrested at Zowo village with several items believed to be intended for the insurgents.

According to the sources, “the suspect was arrested at Zowo village while in possession of supplies believed to be destined for insurgents. Recovered items included five jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit, two jerry cans of palm oil, one bag each of salt, pepper and garri, six bags of flour, seven bags of sugar, one sack of soft drinks, and a mobile phone.”

During questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted that he had been supplying fuel and food items to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters operating in the Binduldul–Kareto corridor.

The military said the suspect and the recovered items were in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Military sources also said the operation ended peacefully, with troops returning safely to their base at about 3:20 pm.

According to the sources, the arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting terrorist supply networks and cutting off access to fuel, food and other essential items.