Uzbek Nanny In Russia Arrested After Allegedly Beheading Toddler And Screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’

By Carlo Monzon
Uzbek Nanny in Russia
A police detain a woman, suspected of murdering a young child, near Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station in Moscow, Russia, February 29, 2016, in this still image taken from video.  REUTERS/360TV via Reuters TV

An Uzbek woman working in Russia as a nanny has been arrested after being accused of beheading a 4-year-old girl and burning down her house. Authorities, however, have not yet revealed the suspect's possible motives for the crime.

According to eyewitnesses, the woman, named Gyulchehra Bobokulva, was seen at a subway station in Moscow wearing a black hijab and holding a small package on Feb. 29. All of a sudden, she began screaming the phrase "Allahu Akbar" and telling everyone at the station that she hates democracy and is a terrorist. She also threatened those around her that she will blow herself up, BBC has learned.

Bobokulva then pulled out a dismembered head of a female child out of the package and waved it around. Police officers on the scene immediately tackled and apprehended her. Despite her threats, they did not find any explosive device on her body.

According to investigators, before the incident at the subway station, the house where the victim and her family lived burned down. Those who responded to the fire then saw the decapitated body of the girl.

The parents of the victim noted that Bobokulova has been working for their family for three years. They said that she never displayed any unusual behavior during her time with them and had always been a good nanny to the victim.

Although her motives for the crime remain unclear, authorities suspect that they might have something to do with her trip back to Uzbekistan in December of last year. According to Russian news site Interfax, she spent about a month there before returning to Russia earlier this year.

Currently, investigators are looking into factors that might have affected her during her trip as well as other circumstances that could have psychologically caused her to commit the heinous crime.

Due to the incident, Moscow's Chief Mufti Ildar Alyatdinov reminded members of the public that they should not associate the crime with Muslims or Islam.

"We're talking about an absolutely inadequate person, so it's completely incorrect to associate these actions with Muslims and Islam just based on her dress or some kind of slogans," he said according to The Daily Beast.

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

Top Stories