The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, identified as Mrs Juliana Bello, over an alleged conspiracy in the murder of her husband.
The deceased, identified as Chief Julius Bello Ogata, was allegedly murdered by his son on November 9, 2026, in Fugar, the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Benin City, said the principal suspect was still at large.
Ikoedem said the woman was arrested over her alleged involvement in the conspiracy surrounding the murder.
She said preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was allegedly aware of her son’s plan to kill his father.
According to her, the suspect confessed to collaborating with her son and encouraging him to kill her husband.
“She even went as far as fortifying him with charms to ensure he succeeded in his mission. She has given us her confessional statement and is currently in custody,” Ikoedem said.
The police spokesperson said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the principal suspect, who is still at large, and bring him to justice.
It was gathered that the incident reportedly occurred when the deceased’s son allegedly attacked him with a hammer in his room before fleeing the community.
It was learnt that the son, who resides in Lagos State, had visited the community to allegedly kill his father following a prophecy by a pastor that his father was responsible for his misfortune and lack of success in life.
