Family of businessman, Goodie Ibru declared wanted by EFFC says he's in the UK for medical treatment

The family of businessman Mr Goodie Ibru, has reacted to by the announcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), declaring him wanted over allegation of capital market fraud, money laundering and diversion of funds.

The anti-graft agency's Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement explained that Mr Ibru diverted billions of naira and assets of Ikeja Hotels Plc, owners of Sheraton Hotel, Federal Palace Hotel and Capital Hotel; owner of Sheraton Hotel Abuja to his personal benefit.

In a statement obtained by Channels TV on Thursday, the family described the EFCC’s action as scandalous, misleading and unfortunate and created the impression that Mr Ibru was on the run.
They added that the businessman had earlier responded to the agency’s invitation for an interview on July 25.

The family explained further that he was in the United Kingdom for medical treatment, but promised to honour the invitation on his return in the first week of November. They described the allegation leveled on him by the EFCC as an indication of bias into an investigation of an issue that borders primarily on family misunderstanding, which they said the anti-graft agency was fully aware of.