EFCC investigates suspected fake lawyer over alleged forged NBA seal

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate II successful Ikoyi, person launched an probe into John Anoruo, a suspected fake lawyer accused of possessing a forged Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal.

Anoruo, who runs a ineligible and acquisition consultancy successful Ikorodu, was arrested connected April 20, 2026.

The probe was triggered by a petition helium submitted to the EFCC connected September 22, 2025, against Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.

However, a deeper enquiry revealed that some the petition and a consequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged NBA seal.

Anoruo admitted that helium obtained the seal from an undisclosed concern centre successful Lagos.

During interrogation, the 55-year-old claimed helium obtained a instrumentality grade successful 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, but admitted helium ne'er attended the Nigerian Law School.

Authorities person confirmed that Anoruo volition beryllium prosecuted erstwhile the probe is concluded.

EFCC investigates suspected fake lawyer implicit alleged forged NBA seal