The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Julius Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly by his son, Irobudo. The incident occurred in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
Eno Ikoedem, the state police spokesperson, confirmed the killing in a phone interview. She stated that the suspect remains at large and that an investigation into the incident has commenced.
“The police have commenced investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” Ikoedem said.
The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, served as the Ward Three Chairman of the APC in Fugar. He was reportedly attacked with a sledgehammer, which was used to strike him on the head.
According to a family source, the suspect returned home from Lagos over the weekend and attacked his father on Sunday. The source alleged that Irobudo had been told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his poverty.
“This is a big tragedy. It is so sad that he killed his father over some prophecy. He is currently on the run. The family is mourning right now,” the source said.
The killing has left the family and the local community in mourning as the police continue their search for the suspect. Authorities have urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as investigations proceed.
