Edo: Son ‘kills’ Etsako APC LG chairman

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako Central native authorities space of Edo state, Chief Julius Bello Ogata, has been reportedly crushed to demise with a hammer by his son in Fugar, headquarters of the council.

The suspect, who reportedly returned from Lagos, weekend, allegedly attacked his father whereas he was asleep earlier than fleeing the scene, believing he had killed him.

It was gathered that the suspect had travelled to Fugar purportedly to attend a funeral ceremony and was warmly obtained by his father.

The duo reportedly spent the night collectively in a cordial ambiance, partaking in discussions earlier than retiring for the evening.

However, the reunion allegedly resulted in tragedy when the suspect picked up a heavy hammer and repeatedly struck his father’s head whereas he slept.

Although the suspect fled after the assault, Chief Ogata reportedly regained consciousness and managed to crawl out of his room to alert close by family earlier than collapsing.

The incident has thrown the group into mourning, with residents expressing shock over the circumstances surrounding the demise of the APC chieftain.

A resident, recognized merely as Peter, described the incident as unprecedented within the historical past of Fugar, including, “There is no known history of disagreement between the deceased and his son.”

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, mentioned operatives responded to a misery name and rushed the sufferer to a close-by hospital.

She mentioned Chief Ogata was, nonetheless, pronounced useless on arrival by medical personnel.