Crime

See How Man was Killed While Trying to Stop Fight in Adamawa

Published by Tope Fakinlede on October 16th, 2024.

See How Man was Killed While Trying to Stop Fight in Adamawa

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In Adamawa State, a man lost his life while attempting to intervene in a physical altercation. Markus Dali stepped in to separate two men, Barka Yama and Alex Tari, who were fighting, but tragically, he became the victim when Barka allegedly delivered a fatal blow.

All three individuals hail from the Sina Kwande community in the Michika Local Government Area. Following the incident, police arrested 32-year-old Barka and charged him with culpable homicide in Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola.

During the proceedings, prosecuting officer ASP Francis Audu detailed how Dali intervened on August 30, 2024. After being struck by Barka, Dali fell unconscious and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

After Barka pleaded guilty, the prosecution requested that he be held in a correctional facility while the case is referred to the Department of Public Prosecution for further legal guidance. Chief Magistrate Muhammed Njidda approved the request, ordering his remand.