The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, for allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old friend, Haggai Markus, to death during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North Local Government Area.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 8pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Mararaban Vimtim, following a misunderstanding over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table.

The police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.

Police Recover Suspected Murder Weapon

Nguroje said the disagreement escalated when the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab Markus in the chest.

He said the victim’s father, Markus Gabo, reported the incident to the police at about 8:45pm.

Following the report, operatives attached to the Mubi North Division visited the scene and found the victim lying lifeless in a pool of blood.

The police recovered a sharp knife suspected to have been used in the attack and arrested Augustine.

The victim’s body was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a doctor confirmed his death.

Suspect to Face Further Investigation

The police spokesperson said the suspect and the case diary would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, condoled with the deceased’s family and assured them that justice would be served.

He also urged residents to resolve disagreements peacefully and report disputes to the police rather than resorting to violence.