The Adamawa State Police Command says it has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, over the alleged fatal stabbing of his 21-year-old neighbour, Haggai Markus, in Mubi North Local Government Area. Police said the incident followed a disagreement over roasted meat at Mararaban Vimtim on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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Key Highlights
- Police arrested 28-year-old Ibrahim Augustine in connection with the alleged killing.
- The victim, Haggai Markus, was 21.
- Police said the dispute began over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table.
- The incident was reported in Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North LGA, on November 4.
- Police said they recovered a knife and would transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
Police Say Meat Dispute Turned Deadly
Police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroji disclosed the incident in a statement on Thursday, November 5. According to the statement, the disagreement occurred at about 8pm and escalated into a confrontation.
“In the course of the misunderstanding, the suspect allegedly used a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest,” Nguroji said.
The spokesperson said the victim’s father, Markus Gabo, reported the incident to police at about 8:45pm. Officers attached to the Mubi North Divisional Police Headquarters visited the scene and found Markus dead.
Police said the victim was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a doctor confirmed his death. A knife believed to have been used in the attack was recovered as an exhibit, and Augustine was taken into custody.
Case to Be Transferred for Further Investigation
The Adamawa State Police Command said the suspect and case diary would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
Commissioner of Police CP Kabir Hassan expressed condolences to the victim’s family and assured them that justice would be served. He urged residents to resolve disputes peacefully and report conflicts to police.
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