Son flees after allegedly killing Edo APC chieftain father

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Julius Bello, an APC chieftain, who was allegedly hacked to death by his son, Irobudo. According to Punch Nigeria, the deceased, also known as De Lord Ogata, served as the Ward Three Chairman of the APC in Fugar, Estako Central Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, stated that an investigation has commenced and the suspect remains at large.

Punch Nigeria reports that the attack occurred on Sunday after the suspect returned home from Lagos over the weekend. The victim was reportedly hit on the head with a sledgehammer. A family source told Punch Nigeria that the suspect had been told by a prophet that his father was the reason for his poverty.

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