A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Julius Bello, has been killed by his own son over an alleged prophecy.
The prophecy reportedly blamed the deceased for the suspect’s misfortunes.
According to reports, the son hit his father on the head with a sledgehammer.
The incident happened on Sunday shortly after the suspect returned from Lagos.
Residents said a prophet told the son that his father was responsible for his poor state in life.
Confirming the incident, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said an investigation has begun.
Meanwhile, at the time of filing this report, the suspect was still at large.