Ebonyi Police Arrest Man for 11-Year Legal Impersonation

Ugwumba Enyinnaya was arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command for allegedly impersonating a lawyer and practicing law for over 11 years. The arrest occurred following an investigation into a petition from Chukwu David, who claimed Enyinnaya collected ₦650,000 in March 2026 to facilitate the processing and approval of a street naming in Ohaozara Local Government Area.

The police reported that Enyinnaya presented himself as a lawyer with extensive legal experience. Upon his arrest, he admitted to not being a lawyer.

A search of his apartment uncovered several incriminating items, including a Nigerian Bar Association seal, a portrait of him in barrister’s regalia, and fake legal certificates from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. He also had various legal documents, including powers of attorney and deeds of conveyance.

Following the investigation, Enyinnaya has been charged to court. CP Hope Okafor commended the police operatives for their work and urged the public to verify the credentials of individuals offering legal services.