BENIN CITY — According to a prophecy that purportedly held him responsible for the suspect’s misfortunes, Julius Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, was killed by his son, Irobudo.
Bello, also known as De Lord Ogata, was allegedly hit in the head by his son using a sledgehammer.
The suspect reportedly returned from Lagos over the weekend, and the incident happened on Sunday.
According to witnesses, the suspect allegedly attacked his father after hearing from a prophet that Bello was to blame for his difficult circumstances.
The APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area, passed away.
According to Eno Ikoedem, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, the command has started an investigation after confirming the killing. At the time this report was filed, the suspect was still at large.
This is a deeply tragic and heartbreaking incident. It is hard to imagine that a son could harm the father who raised and nurtured him. The incident is also a reminder to approach alarming claims especially negative prophecies carefully and with wisdom, rather than acting rashly. Not every prophecy is true, and anyone making such claims should be held accountable if they have encouraged harm or broken the law. May the late APC chieftain rest in perfect peace, and may the authorities investigate the circumstances and ensure justice is served.
