The Zone XI Police Headquarters has arrested a suspected fake lawyer, Emmanuel Odeh, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians through false legal representation, estate agency, and public consultancy. In a statement on Saturday, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Ade Ogunyemi, said Odeh was apprehended by operatives of the X-Squad Section led by ACP Akinloye Oyegade. He explained that the suspect was caught on Thursday, August 28, 2025, 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.
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, Emuobo Ekokotu, urged Nigerians to verify the authenticity of legal practitioners before engaging them, describing the case as a warning about the dangers 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 added that the police would not hesitate to prosecute impersonators, stressing that such incidents should serve as a deterrent to criminal-minded individuals who falsely present themselves as lawyers. Ogunyemi confirmed that Odeh would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Source: https://osundefender.com/
