A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Julius Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, has allegedly been killed by his son, identified as Iroboudu, over claims that his father was responsible for his financial struggles.
Bello, who was the APC chairman in Ward 3, Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, was reportedly attacked by his son, who allegedly returned from Lagos at the weekend.
The suspect was said to have used a hammer to hit his father on the head, leading to his death.
Family sources reportedly linked the incident to claims made by some individuals posing as prophets, who allegedly convinced Iroboudu that his father's spiritual activities were responsible for his inability to make money and achieve progress in life.
A Facebook user, Okoduwa Solomon Iyobhebhe, who disclosed the incident, said the alleged spiritual claims influenced the suspect's actions against his father.
He wrote, “Following these alleged revelations, the young man was accused of violently striking his father on the head with a hammer.
“Meanwhile, reports indicate that Iroboudu Bello is currently on the run following the incident.”
The suspect was reportedly yet to be apprehended as of the time of filing this report.
Efforts to get the Edo State Police Command's reaction were unsuccessful, as its spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, had yet to respond to enquiries as of press time.
