‎The Edo State Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Julius Bello, by his son, Irobudo.

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‎The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the killing in a statement, said the suspect was still at large, adding that an investigation had commenced into the incident.

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‎“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she added.

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‎The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.

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‎He was reportedly hacked to death by his son, who allegedly used a sledgehammer to hit him on the head.

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As reported by Punch, a family source said the suspect returned home from Lagos at the weekend and attacked his father on Sunday.

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‎The source said Irobudo was reportedly told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his being poor.

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‎“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.