The Edo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Julius Bello, by his son, Irobudo.
The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the killing in a statement, said the suspect was still at large, adding that investigation has commenced into the incident.
“The police have commenced investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she added
The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was Ward Three Chairman of the APC in Fugar, Estako Central Local Government Area. He was reportedly hacked to death by his son, who used a sledgehammer to hit him on the head.
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A family source said that the suspect returned home from Lagos at the weekend and attacked his father on Sunday
The sources said Iroboudu was reportedly told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his being poor.
“This is a big tragedy. It is so sad that he killed his father over some prophecy. He is currently on the run. The family is mourning right now,” the source added.
