By Dipo Olowookere
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mr Goodie Minabo Ibru wanted for an alleged capital market fraud.
Mr Ibru was declared wanted by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday.
He is the younger brother of late Olorugun Michael Ibru.
In a statement issued by the Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, it was explained that Mr Ibru is wanted “in connection with a case of conspiracy, capital market fraud, stealing, diversion of funds and money laundering.”
The statement said further that Mr Ibru “allegedly diverted billions of Naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Lagos; Federal Palace Hotel and Capital Hotel, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja to his personal benefit.”
“74 years old Ibru is 5’11ft, 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,” it added.
The EFCC urged “anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the Commission through any of its offices located at Abuja, Kano, Gombe, Lahos, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Enugu and Port Harcourt or call using any of these numbers, 08093322644 and 08183322644; its email address, infoefccnigeria.org or the nearest police station.”
Modupe Gbadeyanka 
Adedapo Adesanya