Key Points
- Police letter orders appearance next week in Abuja. It warns of contempt for refusal.
- Petition alleges $556,000 payment for flat with no progress. Buyer rejects switch to another project.
- Case follows EFCC wanted notice and Enugu dispute last month. Businessman earlier denied wrongdoing.
Sujimoto (Olasijibomi Ogundele) has been asked to report to police in Abuja. The invitation follows a petition over alleged advance fee fraud and misappropriation. The real estate boss is to answer questions on a luxury flat deal.
The letter, dated 16 October 2025, is signed by ACP Yahaya Gambo. It says Mr Ogundele failed to honour an earlier invite on 29 September. It directs him to appear before an AIG on 20 October.
What the police letter says
The police warn that ignoring a lawful invite obstructs an investigation. The notice cites the Police Act 2020 and ACJA 2015 as grounds. A separate Elisha Abbo police surrender report shows how invites shift to appearances.
Allegations in the petition
A lawyer, Ayokunle Erin, filed the petition for Olatokunbo Cole. He claims Mr Cole paid $556,000, which was 90 percent of $594,474. The payment was for “Leonardo by Sujimoto Luxury Apartments” in Lagos.
The buyer expected progress after the part-payment milestone was reached. He says site checks showed no meaningful work at the location. He alleges the developer proposed moving him to “The Lucrezia” project instead.
According to the petition, the offer involved a $2 million switch. The client refused and suspected a fraudulent scheme at play. He then reported the case and sought full redress.
Police say the new invite responds to those complaint claims. The letter stresses respect for constituted authority during probes. It adds that failure to appear could attract further action.
This development comes weeks after the EFCC’s wanted notice. In a video then, Mr Ogundele denied being a thief or fugitive. He linked the wider row to an Enugu government school project.
The new petition focuses on a private buyer’s off-plan purchase. It centres on a single flat and staged payment terms. It tracks transfers made up to April 2022, according to filings.
Legal steps now depend on the scheduled appearance date. If he appears, investigators will take statements and documents. If he skips again, sterner measures may follow under the law.
For readers tracking similar legal matters this month, see this DSS bail confirmation story. It outlines how agencies process sensitive cases in public view. It also shows how statements shape public understanding of probes.
Observers expect both sides to keep evidence for review. Police have not announced charges as of press time. The focus remains on compliance with the Abuja interview notice.
For wider fraud context in October, read this felony fraud charges report. It shows how claims progress from complaint to arrest. It also explains what courts assess before trial
