Son flees after allegedly killing APC chieftain’s father
The police in Edo State have launched an investigation into the alleged murder of an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Julius Bello, reportedly killed by his son, Irobudo, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.
The suspect allegedly attacked his father with a sledgehammer, hitting him on the head and leaving him dead. He has reportedly fled and remains at large.
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Abimbola Joseph
The police in Edo State have launched an investigation into the alleged murder of an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Julius Bello, reportedly killed by his son, Irobudo, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.
The suspect allegedly attacked his father with a sledgehammer, hitting him on the head and leaving him dead. He has reportedly fled and remains at large.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying an investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.
“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she said.
Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC chairman of Ward Three in Fugar.
A family source said Irobudo returned home from Lagos at the weekend before allegedly attacking his father on Sunday.
The source claimed that a prophet had told the suspect that his father’s alleged responsibility for his financial difficulties was the reason for his poverty.
Describing the incident as a devastating tragedy, the source said the family was mourning the death of Bello while the suspect remained on the run.
