A tragic incident occurred in the riverain community of Kabeama in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where a man, identified as Tony, reportedly beheaded his girlfriend, Maxuel Ebibraladei.
The incident took place around 3 am on a Saturday, and the severed head of the deceased was discovered by neighbours at dawn.
The couple had a child together, and the motive behind the gruesome act is still unknown.
Tony was apprehended by residents before he could escape and has been handed over to the police.
The police confirmed the incident and stated that an official statement would be issued.