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Son allegedly kills APC ward chairman with hammer in Edo
Julius Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, the APC ward 3 Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central local government area of Edo State, has been allegedly killed by his son Irobudo.
This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the spokesperson of the state police command Eno Ikoedem, who said investigation into the incident had commenced, as the suspect was still at large.
“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she said.
According to reports, the deceased was hit on his head with a sledgehammer, resulting in his death.
According to an anonymous family source, the suspect reportedly attacked his father on Sunday after returning from Lagos, on account of his father being responsible for his poverty, according to a prophet.
“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 was quoted to have said.
