Man allegedly stabs neighbour to death over roasted meat in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Ibrahim Augustine, 28, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, Haggai Markus, 21, to death during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North on November 4, 2026. Police said the suspect stabbed Markus in the chest with a kitchen knife. Officers recovered the weapon after the victim’s father reported the incident. The case will be transferred for further investigation, while authorities have assured the deceased’s family of justice.

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested Ibrahim Augustine, 28, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, Haggai Markus, 21, to death following a disagreement over roasted meat.

According to Daily Trust, police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje said the incident occurred around 8 p.m. on November 4, 2026, in Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North Local Government Area.

“The deceased reportedly had a misunderstanding with the suspect over roasted meat taken from a butcher’s table at Mararaban Vimtim.

“In the course of the misunderstanding, the suspect allegedly used a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest,” the statement read.

Nguroje said the victim’s father, Markus Gabo, reported the incident to police.

Officers discovered Markus lying in a pool of blood and recovered a kitchen knife.

The suspect remains in custody pending further investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department.

Commissioner of Police Kabir Umar Hassan expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured residents that justice would be served.