In the quiet hours of Saturday night, a 10-year-old girl named Sylvana was murdered in the Anguissa neighborhood of Yaoundé’s fourth arrondissement.

Residents awoke to devastating news Sunday morning: Sylvana, a bright and innocent child, had been stabbed to death by a 22-year-old woman. The suspect claimed she was acting under the influence of the Holy Spirit when she committed the heinous act. The crime occurred while Sylvana’s parents were away, leaving her vulnerable in their absence.

The young victim suffered multiple stab wounds before succumbing to her injuries. Authorities apprehended the suspect later that same day within a place of worship. She remains in police custody as investigations continue to uncover the full details of this heartbreaking tragedy.