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Sijibomi Ogundele, the prominent CEO of Sujimoto Homes, has recently been drawn into a high-stakes fraud case that’s turning heads across Nigeria.



Following his detention at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja, Ogundele was released on bail, but not before a whirlwind of accusations brought him into the spotlight.


The drama began when human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi filed a serious petition, alleging that Ogundele had swindled a remarkable $325,000 from Kabiru Ibrahim. According to Olajengbesi, the incident took place on November 5, 2020, when Ogundele allegedly persuaded Ibrahim to put down a substantial sum as a down payment for a luxury three-bedroom flat in the sought-after Leonardo estate, valued at $750,000.


Olajengbesi’s petition, obtained exclusively by insiders, accuses Ogundele of using sophisticated brochures and tempting offers to reel Ibrahim in. "Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele approached our client and misrepresented both himself and Sujimoto Construction," the document reads. "He presented an offer for a three-bedroom flat, claiming that with a 50% down payment, the total price would drop to $650,000!"


Enticed by the offer, Ibrahim went ahead, making the $325,000 payment, which Sujimoto Construction Limited acknowledged. But as months passed, Ibrahim reportedly received no updates on the construction, nor any indication that his investment was secure.


When we sought clarification, police spokesperson DSP Funmi Eguaoje confirmed Ogundele’s release after what was described as an “interview.” “He came on invitation yesterday but they couldn’t resolve the matter then,” Eguaoje explained. “They called them in for an interview today, and now he’s going home!” 


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