Federal High Court orders the Release of Aisha Achimugu from EFCC custody within 24 hours
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Following the arrest of Aisha Achimugu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Federal High Court of Abuja has ordered for her release to be effective within the next 24 hours.
Achimugu’s lawyers, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN) and Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), and EFCC’s lawyers, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) and Ekene Iheanacho (SAN), presented their argument to Justice Inyang Ekwo, who, after hearing both sides, ordered her release.
Aisha Achimugu, who is a prominent business executive and socialite, was arrested on her entry into the country from London, despite her undertaking before the court to honor the EFCC’s invitation.
She is part of an ongoing multi-million naira case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering and had already declared her intention to appear before the EFCC in connection with its ongoing investigation.
Aisha Achimugu also filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, the State Security Service, the EFCC, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Nigerian Immigration Service for infringing on her fundamental human rights.
Justice Inyang Ekwo said, “Now, the court, being faced with this, will allow the EFCC to conclude the process of granting the applicant bail, and this court will fix a time.
“Therefore, I am minded to make the following orders to ensure the rights of the applicant are respected and the authority of the EFCC is not undermined.
“I hereby order the EFCC to facilitate the release of Aisha Achimugu in line with the conditions stated in paragraph 6 of the Affidavit of Fact within 24 hours of this order.”
The case was adjourned to 2nd May 2025 for the compliance report.
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