MANHUNT UNDERWAY: Edo Police search for Irobudo Bello after fatal sledgehammer attack on his own father. 🚓

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By Oriental Africa News Room

A horrific tragedy has thrown Fugar, the headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area in Edo State, into deep mourning following the brutal murder of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain.
The deceased, Julius Bello—popularly known in the community as "De Lord Ogata"—served as the APC Ward Three Chairman. According to police and eyewitness reports, his son, Irobudo Bello, returned home from Lagos over the weekend. Driven by a bizarre and toxic revelation from an unnamed "prophet" who claimed his father was spiritually responsible for his financial struggles and life misfortunes, Irobudo confronted his father.
The confrontation turned fatal when the suspect allegedly grabbed a sledgehammer and struck his father repeatedly on the head, inflicting catastrophic injuries.
The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the gruesome killing, stating that a full-scale homicide investigation has been launched. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack and remains at large as authorities trace his whereabouts.
 
Editorial
The horrific report of an Edo son who took the life of his own father strikes at the very heart of our communal morality and exposes a deep, fracturing rot within the societal fabric. This tragic act of parricide is not merely an isolated criminal horror; it reflects a troubling breakdown of foundational family structures, mental health safety nets, and the traditional values of reverence that once anchored our communities. As the justice system takes its necessary course, this tragedy must serve as a sobering wake-up call for religious bodies, community leaders, and families across the nation to urgently address the growing crises of substance abuse, untreated psychological trauma, and moral decay eroding our youth before the home becomes the most dangerous place to live.