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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 72-year-old All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Julius Bello, allegedly by his 52-year-old son, John Bello, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state. The suspect reportedly fled after the incident and remains at large.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Iviegwe Quarters, Fugar. The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward Three Chairman in the area.
Reports indicate that Julius was attacked with a sledgehammer and left seriously injured in a pool of blood. He was later rushed to a hospital, where he reportedly identified his son as the person who attacked him before dying from his injuries.
Witnesses said the suspect had returned from Lagos during the weekend before the alleged attack. However, the exact circumstances that led to the incident remain unclear.
The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the killing and said the command had launched an investigation to establish what happened. She also said the police were working to ensure that the fleeing suspect is arrested.
Further reports suggest that the deceased’s wife had asked their son to return home from Lagos before the incident. However, there has been no official confirmation that this request was connected to the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Following the killing, some angry residents reportedly attempted to lynch the deceased’s wife, blaming her for inviting the suspect home. Police operatives intervened and rescued her from the angry crowd.
The police have not released further details about the incident. Investigations are ongoing, while efforts continue to locate and arrest John Bello to answer questions over his father’s death.
