N5.7bn Fraud: EFCC Moves to Seize Sujimoto CEO’s Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order against Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, over alleged diversion of ₦5.7 billion meant for 22 Smart Green School projects in Enugu State. Ogundele, whose accounts and international passport had earlier been seized, is now facing remand while investigations continue. The EFCC may also seek a fresh court order to confiscate his personal and company assets. The anti-graft agency declared Ogundele wanted two weeks ago for alleged money laundering. He later took to social media, blaming inflation and “underpriced contracts” for failing to deliver the projects. The Enugu State Government, however, accused him of absconding after receiving a 50% mobilization fee of ₦5.76bn, abandoning sites, and refusing to attend project briefings. In a statement, the government said: Ogundele delivered only shoddy and structurally weak work at […]