A man posing as a lawyer was apprehended at the magistrate court in Orhunwhorhun, Delta State during an attempt to defend a client in the court room.
In a video circulating on X (formerly known as Twitter), a woman can be heard shouting repeatedly:
“You are not a lawyer! Fake lawyer! You are not a lawyer!”
Other court attendees joined in, mobbing the man as he pleaded to make a phone call, but they refused, insisting, “We are taking you to the station.”
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The viral clip has sparked widespread reactions, with many expressing disbelief at how the man managed to enter the courtroom in attempt to defend a client despite not being a licensed lawyer.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying legal credentials to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s judicial system.
This dramatic confrontation serves as a reminder that even in a formal setting like a courtroom, justice can be enforced swiftly when rules are flouted, and the public is quick to hold wrongdoers accountable.
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