A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was killed in Benin City, Edo State, on Sunday after his son allegedly attacked him with a sledgehammer. The victim, Julius Bello – also known locally as “De Lord Ogata” – served as the APC Ward Three Chairman for Fugar in the Etsako Central Local Government Area.
According to witnesses, Bello’s son, identified as Irobudo, returned from Lagos over the weekend and, following a prophecy that blamed his father for his personal misfortunes, struck his father on the head with the hammer. The attack resulted in Bello’s death.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the homicide and said its spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, has opened an investigation. As of the time of reporting, the suspect remains at large.
The APC is Nigeria’s ruling party at the federal level, and Edo State has been a contested political arena in recent elections. The incident has drawn attention to the role of traditional beliefs and family disputes in local politics.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward as the police continue their inquiry.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
