The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, over the alleged killing of his 21-year-old neighbour, Haggai Markus, following a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North Local Government Area.
The incident reportedly occurred at Mararaban Vimtim on November 4, 2026, at about 8pm.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroji, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the police, the disagreement started when Markus allegedly confronted Augustine over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table.
Nguroji said the misunderstanding escalated, leading to an alleged knife attack on the younger man.
The statement added that the incident was reported to the police at about 8.45pm on the same day by the deceased’s father, identified as Markus Gabo.
Police operatives attached to the Mubi North Division subsequently visited the scene, where they found Markus dead.
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The command said a knife suspected to have been used in the incident was recovered as an exhibit, while Augustine was arrested and taken into custody.
The victim’s body was evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a medical doctor confirmed his death.
The police said the suspect and the case diary would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Hassan, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated.
He also urged residents to resolve disagreements peacefully and report disputes to the police rather than resorting to violence.