Man Flees After Killing Father In Edo

Nelson Utip

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 72-year-old chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Julius Bello,  by his 52-year-old son, John Bello, in Iviegwe Quarters, Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026 and  the suspect is said to have fled the community.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said that the command had commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and ensure that the suspect is arrested.

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

He was reportedly murdered by his son with a sledgehammer and left in a pool of his  blood, after which he was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he reportedly identified his son as his attacker before he died from his injuries.

Witnesses said the suspect had returned from Lagos at the weekend and allegedly attacked his father on Sunday.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, although reports indicate that the deceased’s wife had called their son to return home from Lagos.

As a result of the incident, some angry members of the community reportedly attempted to lynch the woman, allegedly holding her responsible for inviting the suspect home. She was, however, rescued by police operatives.

The police have yet to disclose further details of the incident as investigations continue, while efforts are expected to lead to the arrest of the fleeing suspect.