The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man over the alleged killing of a 21-year-old man during a dispute over roasted meat.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Augustine, allegedly stabbed Haggai Markus in the chest at Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North Local Government Area.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at about 8pm.
Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroji, disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the police, the disagreement started over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table.
Police recover knife, arrest suspect
Nguroji said the argument escalated when Augustine allegedly attacked Markus with a knife.
“The incident was reported to the police at about 2045hrs on the same date by the father of the deceased, one Markus Gabo,” the police spokesperson stated.
Following the report, officers attached to the Mubi North Division visited the scene.
They found Markus lying lifeless in a pool of blood. Police also recovered a sharp knife believed to have been used in the incident.
The officers arrested Augustine and took him into custody.
Police later evacuated the victim’s body to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi. A medical doctor confirmed his death.
Suspect faces further investigation
The police said they would transfer the suspect and case diary to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
The department will conduct further investigations before prosecution.
Meanwhile, Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
He assured residents that the command would pursue justice.
The commissioner also urged residents to settle disagreements peacefully. He advised them to report disputes to the police rather than resort to violence.
