An Abuja High Court ruled on Wednesday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) release socialite and entrepreneur, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a brief ruling, also ordered the relevant parties in the case, particularly the EFCC, to report back to the court by May 2, 2025, to confirm compliance with the order.
Justice Ekwo had previously directed Achimugu to present herself to the EFCC as part of an ongoing investigation related to money laundering and other offences.
Additionally, Justice Ekwo ruled that after she arrived at the EFCC office, the anti-corruption agency was to take her back and appear before the court on April 30 to provide a report.
The EFCC reportedly apprehended Achimugu at approximately on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The agency is probing Achimugu on allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, money laundering, corruption, and possession of assets suspected to have been unlawfully acquired. Although she had previously been detained and interrogated by the EFCC, she was released on administrative bail.
However, the EFCC claimed that she had violated her bail conditions and subsequently declared Achimugu wanted, calling on the public to assist in locating her.
The EFCC stated that Achimugu acknowledged receiving a total of N8,710,000,000.00 (eight billion, seven hundred and ten million naira) from her associates as an investment fund intended for the purchase and payment of a signature bonus for acquiring an oil block on November 8, 2022.
