Authorities at the High Court in Anambra State have apprehended an individual who was allegedly posing as a lawyer and attempting to represent clients in legal proceedings.
According to court officials, the suspect, whose identity has not been publicly released, was observed behaving in a manner that raised suspicions among court staff earlier this morning. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the individual was not an authorized legal practitioner and had no standing to appear before the court.
“We take the integrity of our judicial processes very seriously,” said Justice Amara Nwankwo, the presiding judge overseeing the matter. “Anyone who seeks to undermine the rule of law by misrepresenting their credentials will be swiftly brought to account.”
The imposter has been detained by court security and is expected to be handed over to the state police command for further questioning and potential criminal charges related to impersonation and contempt of court.
“This is an unfortunate incident, but it serves as a important reminder for the public to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to provide legal representation,” added Nwankwo. “We will continue to be vigilant in protecting the sanctity of our courts.”