Goodie Ibru, hotelier and businessman, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s head of media and publicity, issued a statement on Wednesday to say Ibru is wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels to his personal use. Read the statement below
“The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in concnection with a case of concpiracy, capital market fraud, stealing, diversion of funds and money laundering.”
“He allegedly diverted billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Federal Palace Hotel, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, to his personal benefit.”
”The 74-year-old Ibru is 5’11 ft, dark in complexion and a native of Agbara-Otoh, Delta state. He speaks English, Yoruba and Urhobo fluently. His last known address is No 5 Ogalade close, Victoria Island/Sheraton, Ikeja Lagos.”
“Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the commission through any of its offices located at Abuja, Kano, Gombe, Lagos, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Enugu and Port Harcourt.”