Son flees after allegedly killing Edo APC chieftain father

The Edo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Julius Bello, by his son, Irobudo.

The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the killing in a statement, said the suspect was still at large, adding that an investigation had commenced into the incident.

“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she added.

The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.

He was reportedly hacked to death by his son, who allegedly used a sledgehammer to hit him on the head.

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A family source said the suspect returned home from Lagos at the weekend and attacked his father on Sunday.

The source said Irobudo was reportedly told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his being poor.

“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 added.

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