The University of Jos Alumni Association has called on security agencies to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the alleged mob killing of one of its graduates, Ibrahim Mbaya, and ensure that everyone responsible is identified, arrested and prosecuted. 

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the association described the incident as a shocking act of jungle justice and insisted that no individual should be deprived of life through mob action, regardless of the circumstances surrounding any allegation.

Alumni Describe Killing as Barbaric

Reacting to the incident, the alumni body expressed sadness over Mbaya’s death, describing the attack as both inhumane and a violation of the fundamental right to life.

The association said the circumstances leading to the graduate’s death remain unclear but stressed that no accusation justifies taking the law into one’s own hands.

“We are deeply saddened and outraged by the gruesome killing of our colleague and brother, Ibrahim Mbaya. No Nigerian deserves to die in such a manner, irrespective of any allegation against them,” the statement said.

Call for Arrest and Prosecution of Suspects

The association urged law enforcement agencies to expedite investigations into the case and ensure that all individuals connected with the alleged mob attack are brought before the courts.

It also appealed to the police to make the outcome of their investigation public in the interest of transparency and accountability.

According to the alumni body, allowing perpetrators of mob violence to escape justice would encourage similar attacks and further erode public confidence in the country’s justice system.

“We demand justice for Ibrahim Mbaya. The rule of law must prevail and not mob action,” the association stated.

Renewed Concerns Over Jungle Justice

The killing has reignited concerns over the growing trend of mob violence in parts of Nigeria, where suspected offenders are sometimes attacked before security agencies can intervene.

The association maintained that allegations of wrongdoing should always be handled through lawful channels, warning that resorting to jungle justice undermines the rule of law and threatens public safety.

The case has continued to attract widespread attention, with members of the university community and other concerned groups urging authorities to ensure that justice is served and similar incidents are prevented in the future.