The Edo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of Julius Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, who was allegedly attacked and killed by his son following a prophecy linking him to the suspect’s financial difficulties.
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Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was allegedly struck on the head with a sledgehammer by his son, identified as Irobudo, during an incident that occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The suspect was said to have fled after the incident and remained at large as of Monday, November 9, when the police confirmed the killing.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed that an investigation had commenced into the circumstances surrounding Bello’s death.
“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” Ikoedem stated.
According to accounts from family sources, the suspect had returned to Fugar from Lagos over the weekend before the incident occurred.
The sources alleged that Irobudo had been told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his poverty and difficulties in life.
The allegation concerning the prophecy has not been independently established as the motive for the killing, and the police have not announced any finding linking a particular religious leader to the incident.
A family source described the development as a tragedy, saying the killing had thrown the family into mourning.
“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 said.
The deceased was a political figure in Fugar, where he served as the APC Ward Three Chairman.
His death has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack, particularly the claim that the suspect acted after receiving a prophecy blaming his father for his financial misfortunes.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed that the matter is under investigation, while the suspect remains at large.
As of the time of this report, the police had not announced an arrest or disclosed further findings concerning the alleged motive.
The allegation against Irobudo remains subject to police investigation and any subsequent judicial proceedings.
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