Residents of the riverine community of Kabeama, Sagbama Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, witnessed a tragic incident which has sent shock waves through the community.

A man identified only as Tony, has been arrested after beheading his girlfriend, Maxuel Ebibraladei.

On that fateful day, the couple, who shared a child, were embroiled in a tragic event that has left the community in disbelief.

According to neighbours, the gruesome act occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around 3:00 a.m., but the severed head of the victim was discovered at dawn.

The local residents quickly apprehended Tony as he attempted to flee the scene.

He was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation.

Thorough Investigation

The motive behind this heinous crime remains unclear, as local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation.

The remains of Maxuel Ebibraladei have been transferred to the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa.

The entire community has been thrown into mourning over the loss of the young woman.

Tony is currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), awaiting further legal proceedings.

Two Lovers

According to a resident, his act is strange.

“We don’t know what happened between the two lovers that would make him cut off the head of his girlfriend and mother of his child.

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“The two of them were quiet and easy-going. We are at a loss as to what went wrong.

“The headless corpse of the lady was evacuated and deposited at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

“The arrested boyfriend is in custody of the police in Yenagoa.”

Police spokesman in Bayelsa State, ASP Musa Muhammed, confirmed the incident.