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How suspects tortured UNIJOS graduate to death over missing iPhone 12
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How suspects tortured UNIJOS graduate to death over missing iPhone 12

A university graduate in Nigeria, Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, was allegedly murdered by a mob after being accused of stealing an iPhone 12. During police interrogations, several suspects described their involvement in the attack, including hitting Mbaya with a wooden plank and restraining him while he was being tied. The suspects claimed they searched multiple locations for the missing phone without success. The victim's roommate, Rinji Daniel Fwanji, reported that Mbaya had previously taken personal belongings and initially planned to resolve the issue legally. The case has sparked public outrage and demands for justice.

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How suspects tortured UNIJOS graduate to death over missing iPhone 12

A university graduate in Nigeria, Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, was allegedly murdered by a mob after being accused of stealing an iPhone 12. During police interrogations, several suspects described their involvement in the attack, including hitting Mbaya with a wooden plank and restraining him while he was being tied. The suspects claimed they searched multiple locations for the missing phone without success. The victim's roommate, Rinji Daniel Fwanji, reported that Mbaya had previously taken personal belongings and initially planned to resolve the issue legally. The case has sparked public outrage and demands for justice.

Bias read (Center): While the incident involves a violent crime and public reaction, the article presents the accounts of suspects and victims without overt ideological framing. It focuses on the factual narrative of the alleged murder and its aftermath, balancing perspectives from both the perpetrators and the victim.

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