Edo APC Ward Chairman Allegedly Murdered by Son Over Claims He Was Behind His Financial Woes

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Julius Bello, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, has reportedly been killed by his son, identified as Iroboudu Bello, following allegations that his father was responsible for his financial difficulties and lack of progress in life.

Bello, who served as the APC chairman of Ward 3 in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, was allegedly attacked by his son, who reportedly returned from Lagos over the weekend.

According to reports, the suspect allegedly used a hammer to strike his father on the head, inflicting injuries that resulted in his death.

Preliminary accounts of the incident reportedly linked the alleged killing to claims made by some individuals who presented themselves as prophets.

The individuals were said to have convinced Iroboudu that his father’s alleged spiritual activities were responsible for his financial struggles and inability to achieve success in life.

The claims reportedly created suspicion and resentment towards the older Bello, allegedly influencing the younger man’s actions against his father.

A Facebook user, Okoduwa Solomon Iyobhebhe, who brought the incident to public attention, alleged that the spiritual revelations played a significant role in the development that led to the attack.

In his account, he stated that following the alleged revelations, the young man violently struck his father on the head with a hammer.

He further disclosed that Iroboudu Bello reportedly fled after the incident and had not been apprehended as of the time the information was made public.

The tragic development has raised concerns about the dangers of unverified spiritual claims, particularly when such allegations create hostility within families and potentially encourage violence.

It has also renewed attention on the need for caution against individuals who make accusations of spiritual attacks without evidence, especially when such claims are capable of provoking conflict, hatred and criminal actions.

Meanwhile, the suspect was reportedly still on the run as of Sunday, November 8, 2026, with no confirmation of his arrest at the time of filing this report.

Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Edo State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, had yet to respond to enquiries as of press time.

The police had not issued an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing or providing further details about the investigation.

Further developments are expected as security authorities investigate the incident and efforts are made to locate the suspect.

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