The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Ogundele, aka Sujimoto, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction, wanted over allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds.
The anti-graft agency announced it in a wanted notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and published on its official X handle on Friday.
The notice stated:
“The public is hereby notified that Olasijibomi Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in an alleged case of diversion of funds and money laundering.
“Ogundele is a 44-year-old indigene of Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State. His last known address is: G29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices, or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: [email protected], or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.”
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Sujimoto widely known in Nigeria’s real estate sector, is the founder of Sujimoto Luxury Construction, a firm associated with multi-billion-naira luxury projects across Lagos, including Banana Island and Ikoyi.
While the EFCC has not revealed the amount allegedly misappropriated, the declaration confirms that the businessman is currently under investigation for major financial crimes.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday. This is to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, which is the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The government congratulated Muslims across the country and in the diaspora on the occasion, urging them to emulate the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion.
The statement also encouraged Nigerians of all faiths to use the celebration to pray for peace, security, and stability in the country while supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen national unity and foster development.
“The Minister of Interior wishes Muslims a joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration.
“The celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid offers us yet another opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, promote peaceful coexistence, and imbibe the Prophet’s teachings of mutual respect and selfless service to humanity,” the statement added.
The government appealed to citizens to remain law-abiding and security-conscious while supporting its policies aimed at promoting national unity and sustainable development.
Eid-ul-Mawlid, observed in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabi’ al-Awwal), commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. It is marked with prayers, lectures, processions, and acts of charity.
