A 28-year-old man has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command over the alleged stabbing to death of his 21-year-old neighbour following a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North Local Government Area.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Augustine, allegedly attacked Haggai Markus with a knife during a dispute at Mararaban Vimtim, where both men reportedly lived.
According to the police, the incident occurred at about 8pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the deceased reportedly had a misunderstanding with the suspect over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table.
The police said the disagreement escalated, resulting in Augustine allegedly stabbing Markus in the chest.
The incident was reported to the police at about 8:45pm by the victim’s father, identified as Markus Gabo.
Officers attached to the Mubi North Divisional Police Headquarters reportedly visited the scene and found Markus dead in a pool of blood. A knife believed to have been used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit.
The victim’s remains were subsequently evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a medical doctor confirmed his death.
The police said Augustine was apprehended and taken into custody, adding that the suspect and the case file would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and urged residents to resolve disagreements peacefully rather than resorting to violence.
The incident has once again highlighted the tragic consequences of violent confrontations, with a disagreement over food reportedly ending in the death of a young man.
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