On 21 October 2026, the [Adamawa State Police Command](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adamawa_State_Police) arrested James Gambo in connection with the fatal stabbing of Faisal Usman in Woro Jibril, located within the [Mubi South](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mubi_South) Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
According to spokesperson SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect confronted the victim on that day, allegedly thrust a knife into the victim’s neck, causing a deep wound. Police officers immediately transported the injured man to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
The arrested individual was taken into police custody, transferred to the station and handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry.
"Commissioner of Police Kabir Umar Hassan of the [Nigeria Police Force](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Police_Force) condemned the act, urging citizens to resolve disputes peacefully and warning that anyone found guilty will face the full force of the law," the statement read.
He also instructed the SCID to conduct a discreet and comprehensive investigation to establish all circumstances surrounding the killing, and appealed to the public for credible information that could aid the probe.
Police officials have asked residents of Mubi South to remain calm, cooperate with investigators, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands as the case proceeds.
Adamawa State has witnessed a series of violent incidents in recent months, prompting the police command to intensify patrols and community outreach programmes aimed at curbing interpersonal clashes. The command’s spokesperson emphasized that swift arrests and thorough investigations are part of the state’s broader strategy to restore public confidence.
Under Nigeria’s Criminal Code, homicide carries a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment, depending on the circumstances and the court’s discretion. The police have indicated that the suspect will be charged with murder and will appear before a magistrate court within the next few days.
Local residents expressed shock at the incident, with several community leaders calling for increased security presence and mediation mechanisms to prevent future altercations. The town’s traditional ruler, Alhaji Musa, urged calm and promised to cooperate fully with law enforcement.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have pledged to release further updates as new information emerges. Authorities reaffirm their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served for the family of Faisal Usman.