Adamawa Police Command Arrests One Brother, Declares Manhunt for Second

The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one of the two brothers accused of killing their father in a chilling domestic crime that has shaken Numan town and the wider state. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old David ThankGod, was apprehended outside Adamawa following coordinated inter-state security operations, according to official police sources.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed that David was arrested in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, after intelligence-led tracking. He explained that the suspect had fled Adamawa shortly after the incident, prompting a manhunt that extended beyond state borders.

SP Nguroje added that efforts are ongoing to arrest the second suspect, 23-year-old Joshua ThankGod, who is believed to be on the run. He assured the public that the police would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all individuals connected to the alleged crime are brought to justice, stressing the command’s commitment to public safety and accountability.

How the Alleged Killing of a Prominent

Businessman Unfolded
The tragic incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of January 3, 2026, in Numan town, Adamawa State. Residents woke up to the devastating news that Ogar ThankGod, a well-known local businessman, had been allegedly strangled to death in his residence located in the Gwe-da-Mallam area of the town.

According to preliminary investigations, the deceased was allegedly killed by his two sons following a heated family conflict. The brutality of the act has left many residents in shock, with community members describing the event as one of the most disturbing family-related crimes in the area’s recent history.

Police sources revealed that there were no signs of forced entry, reinforcing suspicions that the incident was an internal family matter rather than a robbery or external attack. The victim’s prominence in the community has further heightened public interest and concern, as many struggle to comprehend how such a tragedy could occur within a single household.

Long-Standing Family Dispute Under Police Investigation

Further investigations by the Adamawa State Police Command have uncovered that the family had been embroiled in a prolonged dispute prior to the killing. SP Nguroje disclosed that the two brothers had been called back from Lagos by their sister in an attempt to resolve the lingering conflict, which had already attracted police attention before the fatal incident.

“The matter was already a police case before this unfortunate incident,” the police spokesperson confirmed, indicating that law enforcement authorities were familiar with the family’s challenges even before the alleged murder occurred. This revelation has raised fresh concerns about unresolved domestic disputes and their potential to escalate into violent crimes if not adequately addressed.

As investigations continue, the police have reiterated their resolve to apprehend the fleeing suspect and conclude the case diligently. The killing has cast a dark shadow over Numan town, sparking renewed conversations around family conflict resolution, mental health, and the role of early intervention by authorities to prevent such heartbreaking outcomes.