Man Trying to Separate Fight Punched to Death in Adamawa State

A man was beaten to death trying to break up a fight in Adamawa State.

Peacemaker Markus Dali was the victim when he intervened between Barka Yama and Alex Tari, who were engaged in a fistfight, and tried to stop the fight, but was fatally wounded by Barka Yarma’s blow.

The three men are from Sina Kwande community in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The Adamawa State Police Command, after arresting the 32-year-old Barka, arraigned him before the Chief Magistrate’s Court I in Yola on a charge of murder.

Francis Audu ASP, who prosecuted the defendant, said that on August 30, 2024, during a dispute between Barka Yama and Alex Tari, Markus Dali tried to intercede, but the defendant dealt him a blow.

“He was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor after he was rushed to the hospital,” the police prosecutor said.

After the defendant pleaded guilty, the prosecution asked the court to detain the defendant at the Correctional Center so that the prosecution could send the case diary to the Prosecution Bureau for legal advice.

The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate, Muhammed Njidda, granted the application and ordered the defendant detained.