The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man identified as Irobudo over the alleged killing of his father, Julius Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in the state.
The police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, disclosing that the suspect had fled and remained at large.
“The police have commenced investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she added.
Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
He was reportedly attacked and killed by his son, who allegedly struck him on the head with a sledgehammer.
According to a family source, Irobudo returned from Lagos over the weekend before allegedly attacking his father on Sunday.
The source further claimed that the suspect had been told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his financial difficulties.
“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 source added.
The police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect are expected to continue.
