NBA Udu apprehends fake lawyer impersonating its member

In a bold move, vigilant members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Udu Branch, Delta State led by David Omage Esq apprehended a fake lawyer, Olubuwe Ossai Silas, who claimed to be Barr Simon Sabuke , on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 

PEBNEWS reports that Silas was caught red-handed transplanting a lawyer's seal on a document and preparing legal documents using lawyers' names.

Edmund Odohisi, Chairman of the NBA Udu Branch, reported the incident and filed a formal complaint at the Ovwian Police Station, where Silas is currently being held. 

The Divisional Police Officer has assured that the case will be thoroughly investigated and used as a deterrent to others who engage in similar acts.

This incident highlights the NBA's zero-tolerance policy towards quacks and infiltrators in the legal profession. As Odohisi emphasized, "The full length of the law must be exhausted in this instance."

The NBA Udu Branch has been proactive in addressing issues of impersonation, previously warning against the unlawful use of NBA car stickers by non-lawyers. 

With this latest development, the branch reinforces its commitment to upholding the integrity of the legal profession.