Osun State Police Command said yesterday it had arrested Joseph Mark, a 25-year-old undergraduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo, who allegedly beheaded his mother, Mrs. Christianah Mark, on Sunday.
Spokesperson Folashade Odoro told reporters in Osogbo that the incident occurred about 6:30am at 25, Zone 5, Ajetomobi Street, Eko-Ende Road, Ikirun, Osun.
She said the suspect’s father, Mr. Adewale Mark, reported the incident at Ikirun Divisional Police Station.
Odoro said the father narrated that he left his home around 5:30am to visit his friend at the next street and when he returned about 6 am, he discovered that his son had cut off his mother’s head with a cutlass.
She said the culprit, who was suspected to be insane, was arrested when police detectives visited the scene.
The spokesperson said exhibits, medical examination of the suspect, weapon used and photographs of the scene and victim were taken by the police.
She said the victim’s body had been taken to mortuary, adding that investigation had begun.