Goodie Ibru, a business mogul and member of the Ibru family dynasty, 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, October 12, 2016 saying that Ibru is wanted for allegedly diverting billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels to his personal use.
“The public is hereby notified that Goodie Minabo Ibru, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with a case of conspiracy, capital market fraud, stealing, diversion of funds and money laundering,” the e-mailed statement said.
“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 and 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,” the statement ended.
The poster below accompanied the statement.
