Police in Edo State are hunting a son accused of killing his father, an APC chieftain, Julius Bello, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area. Sources say the attack happened at Iviegwe Quarters and that the suspect hit the father on the head, reportedly with a sledgehammer, before fleeing.
Several outlets link the alleged killing to an argument over a prophecy. Reports say the prophecy blamed Julius Bello for the son’s misfortunes. One outlet references the suspect returning from Lagos at the weekend, while others focus on police confirmation of the death and the search for the accused. Names of the suspects vary across coverage, with some using John Bello and others Irobudo Bello.
Overall, the reports broadly agree on the identity of the deceased, the location in Edo, the allegation that the son used a heavy hammer to attack him, and the police investigation. Differences are mainly in the suspect’s name used, the level of detail about timing and movement, and the specific framing of the prophecy motive.
