Police arrest girl over alleged conspiracy in husband's homicide in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a lady, recognized as Mrs Juliana Bello, over an alleged conspiracy within the homicide of her husband.

DAILY POST reviews that the deceased, recognized as Chief Julius Bello Ogata, was allegedly murdered by his son on November 9, 2026, in Fugar, the executive headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Benin City, stated the principal suspect was nonetheless at giant.

Ikoedem stated the girl was arrested over her alleged involvement within the conspiracy surrounding the homicide.

According to her, the suspect confessed to collaborating together with her son and inspiring him to kill her husband.

“She even went as far as fortifying him with charms to ensure he succeeded in his mission. She has given us her confessional statement and is currently in custody,” Ikoedem stated.

The police spokesperson stated investigations had been ongoing to apprehend the principal suspect, who continues to be at giant, and convey him to justice.

DAILY POST gathered that the incident reportedly occurred when the deceased’s son allegedly attacked him with a hammer in his room earlier than fleeing the group.

It was learnt that the son, who resides in Lagos State, had visited the group to allegedly kill his father following a prophecy by a pastor that his father was liable for his misfortune and lack of success in life.