FUGAR: Residents of Fugar community in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State have been thrown into mourning following the alleged killing of a man, identified as Chief Julius Bello Ogata, by his own son.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Monday, November 9, 2026, after the suspect allegedly attacked his father with a hammer while he was asleep in his room before fleeing the community.
According to a report by Daily Trust, the suspect, whose identity had not been officially disclosed as of the time of reporting, recently returned to the community from Lagos after staying away for some time.
A community source disclosed that the suspect arrived over the weekend, apparently to visit his family. His father reportedly welcomed him warmly, with no indication of any disagreement or hostility between them.
The source explained that father and son allegedly had a lengthy and peaceful discussion before retiring for the night.
However, tragedy reportedly struck when the suspect allegedly sneaked into his father’s bedroom while he was asleep and repeatedly struck him on the head with a hammer, leaving him seriously injured and unconscious.
Believing that his father was dead, the suspect allegedly fled the community immediately after the attack.
In a desperate attempt to survive, the injured man reportedly managed to crawl out of his room and alert other family members before his condition deteriorated.
Another community resident, identified simply as Peter, described the incident as shocking and an abomination, saying such an occurrence was unprecedented in the history of the community.
According to him, the suspect had travelled from Lagos to attend a burial ceremony but allegedly ended up attacking his father.
Peter further disclosed that residents were unaware of any disagreement, family dispute or misunderstanding that could have led to the alleged attack.
He added that the suspect had not been seen since the incident.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the command received a distress call and immediately deployed operatives to the scene.
She explained that the victim was rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was subsequently confirmed dead.
Ikoedem confirmed that the suspect allegedly attacked his father with a hammer before escaping, adding that the police had commenced a manhunt to track him down.
The police spokesperson assured residents that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and ensure that he faces the full weight of the law.
The incident has reportedly left residents of Fugar community devastated, particularly given the alleged involvement of a close family member in the fatal attack.
As the police investigation continues, the circumstances and possible motive behind the killing remain unclear.
