Photo: Severed head of unidentified man found in a bush in Isoko South, Delta State

The severed head of an unidentified man was discovered in a bush close to a junction in Uzere Community, Isoko South area of Delta State in the early hours of Monday.

Residents, who thronged the scene, could not identify the deceased because there was no body.

Spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, Andrew Aniamaka, who confirmed the incident said the head was deposited in the Oleh Central Hospital morgue.

Investigation into the matter has commenced,  he added.