Police hunt son accused of killing father in Edo
Police in Edo State are hunting for a man, Irobudo, who allegedly killed his father, an APC chieftain, with a sledgehammer over a prophecy about poverty. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-son-accused-of-killing-father-in-edo/
The Edo State Police Command confirmed on Monday the killing of Julius Bello, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, by his son, Irobudo. Eno Ikoedem, the state police spokesperson, stated that the suspect is still at large and that an investigation has been initiated into the incident. Julius Bello, also known as De Lord Ogata, served as the Ward Three Chairman of the APC in Fugar, Estako Central Local Government Area.
According to a family source, Irobudo returned from Lagos over the weekend and killed his father with a sledgehammer on Sunday. The source revealed that a prophet had told Irobudo that his father was responsible for his financial struggles. The police are currently searching for the suspect, and the family is mourning the loss of the deceased.
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