- He was arrested within the premises of Tinubu Court, Lagos-island on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
- Investigations had commenced into his fraudulent activities after its discovery by some court officials who in turn alerted the police.
The police command in Lagos said it has arrested Charles Chukwudi, a 48-year-old male, for forgery and impersonation.
Chukwudi was arrested within the premises of Tinubu court in the Lagos-island on May 22.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, disclosed the arrest in statement on Thursday.
Hundeyin said the suspect was arrested by the state criminal investigation department (SCID) after discreet investigations into his issuance of fake court documents to unsuspecting members of the public.
“Found in his possession were forged official stamps of Chief Magistrate Admin, C/M Adeola Olatunbosun – Chief Magistrate Court I Yaba and Magistrate A.B Ajiferuke of Magistrate Court Epe, the statement reads.
“Also found in his possession was a fake police identity card and a passport photograph of the suspect in police uniform which investigation revealed he had photoshopped.”
The spokesperson said that the command has commenced an investigation into the incident.
He added that the suspect was arraigned after the court officials discovered and reported his fraudulent activities to the police.
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