An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Edo State, Julius Bello, has reportedly been killed by his son, identified as Irobudo, who is currently on the run.
Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the suspect allegedly attacked his father with a sledgehammer, striking him on the head and killing him on Sunday.
A family source disclosed that Irobudo had returned from Lagos over the weekend before the tragic incident occurred.
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The source further alleged that the suspect was influenced by a prophecy from a prophet who reportedly told him that his father was responsible for his financial struggles.
Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspect was still at large and that an investigation had commenced.
The incident has thrown the family and community into mourning as the police intensify efforts to investigate the killing and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
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