Man arrested for hacking 21 year-old-woman to death over food in Adamawa

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Ibrahim Augustine, 28 years, of Mararaban Vimtim, Mubi North Local Government Area, in connection with the death of one Haggai Markus, 21 years, of the same address.

According to the police, the deceased reportedly had a misunderstanding with the suspect on Wednesday, November 4, 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 incident was reported to the Police at about 2045hrs on the same date by the father of the deceased, one Markus Gabo.

Upon receipt of the report, operatives attached to Mubi North Division promptly visited the scene and found the lifeless body of the victim in a pool of blood.

One sharp knife was recovered as exhibit, and the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody. Photographs of the scene were taken. The corpse was evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, where a medical doctor confirmed the victim dead.

The command says the suspect and the case diary will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution