{
  "id": 19172290,
  "title": "Police hunt son accused of killing father in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/police-hunt-son-accused-of-killing-father-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:50:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-hunt-son-accused-of-killing-father-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Edo State Police Command has confirmed 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 remains at large and that an investigation has been launched. Julius Bello, popularly 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 home from Lagos at the weekend and allegedly attacked his father on Sunday, using a sledgehammer to strike him on the head. The family source revealed that Irobudo had been told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his financial struggles. The police spokesperson emphasized that it is a tragic incident, and the family is currently mourning the loss.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Edo State Police confirms killing of Julius Bello by son Irobudo.",
    "Irobudo at large, investigation launched by police.",
    "Irobudo attacked father with sledgehammer, accused of financial struggles."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}