Man Arrested in Adamawa for Allegedly Stabbing Neighbour Over Meat
A man has been arrested in Adamawa State following a fatal altercation over roasted meat. On November 4th, 2026, at around 8 PM, 21-year-old Haggai Markus was found dead in his home, with a knife wound to his chest.
According to the Adamawa State Police Command, the incident originated from a misunderstanding between Markus and the suspect, 28-year-old Ibrahim Augustine, over meat purchased from a local butcher. Augustine is said to have used a knife to stab Markus during the dispute.
Augustine was promptly apprehended by operatives from the Mubi North Division, and the victim's body was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi for post-mortem examination.
The suspect and the case file will be forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation and prosecution.
Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that justice will be served.
Adamawa State Police Command Statement on Stabbing Incident
- On Thursday, November 4th, 2026, at around 8 PM, 21-year-old Haggai Markus was found dead in his house, with a knife wound to his chest.
- The incident occurred following a misunderstanding between Markus and suspect, 28-year-old Ibrahim Augustine, over meat purchased from a local butcher.
- Augustine is said to have used a knife to stab Markus during the dispute.
- Augustine was promptly apprehended by operatives from the Mubi North Division, and the victim's body was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi for post-mortem examination.
- The suspect and the case file will be forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation and prosecution.
- Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured the public that justice will be served.
