An negative prophecy given by a yet-to-be-identified cleric has made a young man to end his father’s life by attacking him with a sledge hammer
The assailant simply identified as, Irobudo has also disappeared from sight, with the police on the hunt for him.
The Edo State Police Command identified the deceased as All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Julius Bello.
The state police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the killing in a statement, said the suspect was still at large, adding that an investigation had commenced into the incident.
“The police have commenced an investigation into the matter, and the suspect is currently at large,” she added.
The deceased, popularly known as De Lord Ogata, was the APC Ward 3 Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area.
He was sent to an early grave by his own son who landed him a sledge hammer on the head and took to his heels.
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The son was said to have done it due to a scary prophecy.
A family source said Irobudo carried out the attack after he was told by a prophet that his father was responsible for his poverty.
It was not clear yet, the full details of the prophet.
“This is a big tragedy. It is so sad that he killed his father over some prophecy. He is currently on the run. The family is mourning right now,” the source added.
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