EFCC Detains Aisha Achimugu
The businesswoman returned voluntarily from London and was held at about 5am, a day before her court appearance.
Aisha Achimugu, prominent businessman has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as part of an investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Her legal representatives confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, April 29, that Achimugu, who had returned voluntarily to Nigeria from London, was arrested by EFCC operatives at approximately 05:00am.
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Earlier, her counsel had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that Achimugu had indicated in court filings her intention to report to the EFCC on Tuesday in relation to the ongoing inquiry.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court had ordered Mrs Achimugu to present herself before the EFCC on 29 April 2025. The court further directed that she must appear before the bench on Wednesday, 30 April, to continue proceedings in the matter.
The EFCC has not yet issued a formal statement on the arrest.
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