Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Man in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as James Gambo, in connection with the alleged killing of Faisal Usman in Mubi South Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement issued on October 26, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the incident occurred on October 21 at Wuro Jibril, Mubi South LGA, following an alleged altercation between the suspect and the deceased.
The statement said Gambo allegedly stabbed Usman in the neck during the altercation, inflicting a deep injury.
Following a report of the incident, police operatives mobilised to the scene and rushed the victim to a medical facility for treatment. However, Usman later died while receiving medical attention.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, condemned acts of violence and urged residents to embrace peaceful means of resolving disputes rather than taking the law into their own hands.
He assured the family of the deceased and the general public that a thorough investigation would be conducted and that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The commissioner has also directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case for a thorough and discreet investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command called on members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Man in Adamawa