The family of Ibrahim Mbaya, the graduate of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, who was beaten to death by his friends in Jos, Plateau State, has announced that he will be buried on Thursday.
His younger brother, James Mbaya, disclosed this in an interview with the press, saying preparations were being made to lay the 25-year-old to rest.
According to him, the deceased will be buried in his hometown in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State.
“We are making arrangements for his corpse to be brought home. He will be buried on Thursday,” James said.
He described his brother’s death as a devastating loss to the family, saying their parents had been left shattered by the tragedy.
“His (Ibrahim) death has really devastated us, especially our parents. I don’t think they are ever going to recover from the shock of his death because he was the first child and the first male child of the family. We had great expectations from him.
“He had a lot of dreams that were unachieved. We are really disheartened about his death, but there is nothing we can do about it again; we just have to take it in good faith and hope that justice is done,” James added.
He described Ibrahim’s death as a devastating loss to the family, saying their parents had been left shattered by the tragedy.
“His (Ibrahim) death has really devastated us, especially our parents. I don’t think they are ever going to recover from the shock of his death because he was the first child and the first male child of the family. We had great expectations from him.
“He had a lot of dreams that were unachieved. We are really disheartened about his death, but there is nothing we can do about it again; we just have to take it in good faith and hope that justice is done,” James added.
He described the victim as a talented model, dancer, and entrepreneur whose dreams of owning a fashion house and restaurant were cut short by the tragic incident.
The family called on the police to ensure that everyone involved in the killing is brought to justice.
“Everyone involved in his death should get the punishment they deserve, although this won’t bring him back, but it is the best thing that can ever happen to the family after his tragic loss.
“The manner in which he died was very brutal and inhumane. Nobody should have gone through such inhumane treatment. I can never wish my enemy to be treated that way by those animals. Nobody should die such a brutal death. It is quite terrible and horrifying,” he said.
Chronicle NG reports that the incident occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road in Jos, Plateau State.
The Plateau State Police Command verified the occurrence, noting that three suspects, Rinji Daniel Fwanji, Emmanuel Newyear, and Nensemka Fwanji, were arrested in connection with the suspected culpable killing.
Mbaya, a Jos-based model, reportedly went to a social gathering before spending the night at a friend’s residence because it was too late for him to get home.
According to accounts, the next morning, his friend notified him that an iPhone was stolen and accused him of being the main suspect because they were the only ones in the flat.
Although Mbaya left initially, he apparently returned after being summoned to explain himself.
When he returned, the command stated that he was challenged by his companion and a group of youths, who accused him of taking the phone.
According to authorities, witnesses claimed that the group attacked him with sticks and other things for several hours in an attempt to force a confession until he passed out.
A nurse who later examined him apparently confirmed his death.
