Edo APC Chieftain Killed By Son After Prophets Told Him His Father Was Behind His Misfortunes

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Julius Bello, allegedly by his son in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.

Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar. He was reportedly attacked on Sunday, November 8, shortly after his son, identified as Irobudo, returned from Lagos.

According to family sources, Irobudo allegedly struck his father on the head with a sledgehammer, inflicting injuries that led to his death.

The suspect was reportedly influenced by claims from prophets that his father was responsible for his prolonged poverty and inability to make progress in life. The claims were said to have created resentment towards Bello before the fatal incident.

Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the matter had been reported to the police and an investigation had commenced.

She disclosed that the suspect was still at large, adding that the command was working to track him down and establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.

However, the police have not confirmed the alleged prophecy as the motive behind the attack.