The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in the state, Julius Bello, allegedly by his son, identified as Irobudo.
Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.
The party chieftain was reportedly struck with a sledgehammer by his son in Fugar, shortly after the suspect returned from Lagos over the weekend.
The suspect allegedly attacked his father following claims that a prophet had told him that Bello was responsible for his misfortunes.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the police spokesperson in Edo State, Eno Ikoedem, said the command had commenced an investigation into the killing.
In a statement, Ikoedem disclosed that the suspect had fled and was yet to be apprehended.
“The police have commenced investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she said.