
A tragic incident has rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State after the party’s Ward 3 Chairman in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Julius Bello, was allegedly hacked to death by his son.
The incident reportedly occurred amid family hardship and misfortune, although the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing remain unclear.
The son was said to have attacked his father with a sledgehammer, inflicting fatal injuries that led to his death.
Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and has yet to be apprehended.
The Edo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident.
The killing has sparked shock and concern within the community, particularly among members of the APC, as investigations are expected to expose full details.