Man Impersonating Lawyer For 10 Years Nabbed In Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested a suspected fake lawyer, Emmanuel Odeh, who has allegedly been parading himself as a qualified attorney for nearly 10 years in Lagos and Abuja.
According to the Zone XI Police Headquarters, Odeh had been duping unsuspecting Nigerians through false legal representation, estate agency, and public consultancy.
Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Ade Ogunyemi, said in a statement on Saturday that Odeh was arrested by operatives of the X-Squad Section, led by ACP Akinloye Oyegade.
He explained that the suspect was caught on Thursday, August 28, at a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while appearing as counsel for an unsuspecting client.
“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. 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 read.
Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, Emuobo Ekokotu, warned Nigerians to always verify the authenticity of legal practitioners before engaging them.
He described the case as a reminder of the risks of dealing with impostors.
“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,” Ekokotu said.
He further cautioned that the police would not hesitate to prosecute impersonators.
“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,” he added.
Ogunyemi confirmed that Odeh would be charged to court after investigations are concluded.
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