Fake lawyer of 10-year practice arrested
A suspected fake lawyer identified as Emmanuel Odeh, has been arrested by the Zone XI Police Headquarters having been parading himself as a qualified attorney for almost 10 years mostly in Lagos and Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Penpushing reports that the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Ade Ogunyemi of the zone Ade Ogunyemi, disclosed this in a statement adding that the suspect was arrested by operatives of the X-Squad Section of the Zone, led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Akinloye Oyegade.
The statement added that the suspected fake lawyer was arrested on Thursday while appearing as counsel for a client at a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Capital, just as sources disclosed that he has been allegedly duping unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of legal representation, estate agency, and public consultancy
“Emmanuel Odeh was arrested on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at a court premises in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while standing as a legal representative for an unsuspecting client’, the statement reads.
“ACP Oyegade stated that the self-acclaimed lawyer had been under investigation for impersonation and fraud. Investigations revealed that the suspect operated under the name A O EMMANUEL, LEGAL PRACTITIONER AND PUBLIC CONSULTANT’, the statement added
Penpushing further reports that Ogunyemi said the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI Headquarters, Osogbo, Emuobo Ekokotu, urged Nigerians to always verify the authenticity of legal practitioners before engaging their services.
The Assistant Inspector General of Police described the case as another clear example of why Nigerians must be vigilant, stressing that the case underscores the dangers of dealing with unverified legal practitioners
‘This case underscores the dangers of dealing with unverified legal practitioners. Victims of such impostors’ risk losing their hard-earned money, suffering inadequate legal representation, having their cases compromised, and even facing damage to their reputation’, he said.
Penpushing also reports that the Assistant Inspector General of Police warned that the police will not hesitate to bring impersonators to justice, noting that the incident should serve as a determent to criminal-minded individual
“This incident should serve as a deterrent to criminal-minded individuals who falsely present themselves as lawyers in order to exploit innocent citizens. The long arm of the law will always catch up with them,” Ekokotu stated.
Penpushing reports that the statement emphasized that the Inspector General of Police assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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