Imo State Police Command has arrested one Mrs Princess Kate Nneoma Duruji, who has been parading herself as a lawyer, defrauding the public.
The Police Public Relation Officer, CSP Micheal Abattam, in her release said she had defrauded and deceived innocent for years.
According to her report, “Following a case of fraud reported on the 30/6/2021 and under investigation, One Mrs Princess kate Nneoma Duruji “F”, age 37 Years of Akakkims Palace Orji Owerri, Imo State, who information revealed that, she has been parading herself as a lawyer to unsuspecting victims was formally arrested on the 5/7/2021, when she falsely represented herself before the police as a barrister at law.
“When she was interrogated, the suspect confessed to the crime which led to the recovery of a lawyer wig conspicuously displayed on the dashboard of her Toyota Camry car with registration number ABUJA ABC 460 GG.
“Investigation is still ongoing and as soon as it is concluded she will be arraigned in court.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Imo Command, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc, is appealing to the good people of Imo State to be wary of fake lawyers and advice them to ensure that, they approach genuine solicitors and advocates.
He then warned those whose stock in trade is to go about impersonating lawyers to desist from such act as anyone found complicit will be arrested and prosecuted forthwith.