Crime

Police arrest man for forging Magistrate’s stamps, impersonating police officer

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2 years ago

May 23, 2024

Police arrest man for forging Magistrate's stamps, impersonating police officer

Detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Charles Chukwudi, ‘m’ aged 48 for forgery and impersonation.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, Ikeja, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,in a statement on Thursday @LagosPoliceNG narrated that the suspect was arrested following discreet investigations into his issuance of fake court documents to unsuspecting members of the public.

Forged documents, stamp, ID card recovered from the suspect, Charles Chukwudi

According to the PPRO, 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.

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.

Investigations had commenced into his fraudulent activities after its discovery by some court officials who in turn alerted the police.

The PPRO maintained that he was arrested within the premises of Tinubu Court, Lagos-island on Wednesday.

He has since been arraigned.