Martins Honest Garando, a newly married man, was beheaded by suspected cultists in Sagbama town, Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
The 30-year-old was killed in a clash between two cult groups for power.
Last July, the deceased married his wife, Belepeigha Gloria Oyins.
His expectant wife gave birth to a baby boy shortly after the ceremony.
The suspects broke into the deceased’s residence at 1:30 a.m., dragged him out, severed his head, and carried it with them, according to the Nigerian Tribune.
The assailants hung the severed head on an electric pole for the community to see.
Confirming the incident, Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Asinim Butswat, said police operatives have already evacuated the corpse to St. Luke Mortuary in Sagbama, while an investigation was ongoing.
Ada Peter
