The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the k!lling of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Julius Bello, by his son in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo 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, Irobudo, returned from Lagos at the weekend.
According to family sources, the suspect struck his father on the head with a sledgehammer, inflicting injuries that led to his de.ath.
Irobudo had been told by prophets that his father was responsible for his prolonged poverty and inability to make progress in life.
The alleged claims were said to have fuelled 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 investigation had commenced.
She said the suspect was still at large, adding that the command was working to track him down and establish the circumstances surrounding the k!lling.
The police have not yet confirmed the prophecy as the motive for the attack.
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