An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Julius Bello, has allegedly been killed by his son, Irobudo, following a prophecy linking him to the latter’s financial struggles.
Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar.
The suspect was alleged to have attacked his father with a sledgehammer after a prophet reportedly told him that Bello was responsible for his poverty.
According to eyewitness accounts, Irobudo returned from Lagos over the weekend and attacked his father on Sunday, repeatedly hitting him with the weapon and inflicting injuries that reportedly led to his death.
The attack was said to have been triggered by the spiritual claim, although details of the prophecy and the events leading to the assault remain unclear.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident, adding that investigations had commenced.
The suspect was reportedly at large as of the time of filing this report.
The police have yet to provide further information on efforts to apprehend him or the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.
