Son Allegedly Kills Edo APC Chieftain Over Poverty Prophecy

A family in Edo State has been thrown into mourning after an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Julius Bello, was allegedly killed by his son, Irobudo, following a purported prophecy blaming the deceased for his son’s poverty.

Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward 3 Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.

He was reportedly hacked to death by his son, who allegedly struck him on the head with a sledgehammer.

The suspect is said to have fled after the incident and is currently being sought by the police.

According to a family source, Irobudo returned home from Lagos at the weekend before allegedly attacking his father on Sunday.

The source claimed that the suspect had been told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his financial struggles and poverty.

The alleged prophecy reportedly preceded the fatal attack, leaving the family devastated over the loss of their relative.

“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 said.

The Edo State Police Command confirmed the killing on Monday through its spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem.

Ikoedem said the police had commenced an investigation into the incident, adding that the suspect remained at large.

“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she said.