Police arrest woman over alleged conspiracy in husband's murder in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, identified as Mrs Juliana Bello, over an alleged conspiracy in the murder of her husband. DAILY POST reports that the deceased, identified as Chief Julius Bello Ogata, was allegedly murdered by his son on November 9, 2026, in Fugar, the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local […] Police arrest woman over alleged conspiracy in…
Edo State Police Command apprehended Mrs Juliana Bello in connection with the murder of her husband, Chief Julius Bello Ogata. Chief Ogata was allegedly killed by his son on November 9, 2026, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo State. Police spokesperson ASP Eno Ikoedem stated that the woman was arrested for her alleged role in the conspiracy surrounding the homicide.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the woman was aware of her son's intent to murder her husband. She reportedly confessed to collaborating with her son and encouraging him to carry out the murder, even providing him with charms for success. The investigation is ongoing to locate and apprehend the principal suspect, who remains at large.
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