Son Allegedly Kills Edo APC Chieftain Over Poverty Prophecy

A household 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 referred to 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 loss of life by his son, who allegedly struck him on the top with a sledgehammer.

The suspect is alleged to have fled after the incident and is presently being sought by the police.

According to a household supply, Irobudo returned residence from Lagos on the weekend earlier than allegedly attacking his father on Sunday.

The supply claimed that the suspect had been advised by a prophet that his father was liable for his monetary struggles and poverty.

The alleged prophecy reportedly preceded the deadly assault, leaving the household devastated over the lack 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 supply mentioned.

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

Ikoedem mentioned the police had commenced an investigation into the incident, including that the suspect remained at giant.

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