AWKA, Nigeria – In a courtroom scene that can be described as nothing short of dramatic, a suspected fake lawyer was arrested on Wednesday, June 13, 2024, in Anambra State while attempting to defend a case.
According to reports, the impostor had been posing as a lawyer since December and had appeared in court several times over the past six months.
His deception was finally uncovered when he failed to provide evidence to support his claims and demonstrated a lack of basic legal knowledge during interrogation.
A video that has since gone viral shows the moment police handcuffed the self-proclaimed lawyer following the Magistrate’s order for his arrest.
In the footage, the man can be seen resisting arrest and adamantly insisting on his legitimacy as a lawyer.
The arrest has raised concerns about the vetting processes for legal practitioners in the state and the potential impact on cases handled by the suspected fake lawyer.
Authorities are now investigating the extent of his activities and how he managed to evade detection for so long.
The legal community in Anambra State has expressed shock and dismay at the incident.
“This is a serious issue that undermines the integrity of our judicial system,” a senior lawyer, who wished to remain anonymous, commented. “We must ensure that such occurrences are prevented in the future.”
