A woman, Blessing Eno, has been arrested for allegedly beheading her 11-month-old son at Ugep community, in the Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Vanguard reports that the mother of two who may be suffering from Schizophrenia (Mental Disorder) took out a matchet and cut off the head of the baby, claiming that the child was disturbing her and a spirit instructed her to slaughter the boy.

An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard that it was her eight year old son who stumbled on the gory sight of his headless brother and a blood drenched mother who raised the alarm that attracted neighbours to the scene of the crime.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, said Eno had been arrested.

Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr LGA, HRM. Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, has expressed shock over the tragic incident while calling for calm.

The Monarch also assured the people that he was certain that the police will handle the matter professionally to a logical conclusion.