Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Our source learnt that Achimugu was arreste and taken into custody shortly after her arrival from London, at approximately five in the morning.
The EFCC had previously declared Achimugu wanted in March following accusations of money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
She was directed to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday and the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which is presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, on Monday.
Reports gathered by our correspondent revealed that her lawyer Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu confirmed her detention, stating, “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC around 5 a.m. on Tuesday.”
Ojukwu condemned the EFCC’s move, calling it a breach of a court order.
He said, “In light of what transpired in court on Monday, my client returned based on the undertaking before the court to honour the EFCC’s invitation, but was arrested at the airport,” he said.
Confirming her arrest, a source within the EFCC who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, “We had earlier declared her wanted and we can’t allow her to continue to walk freely. Secondly, the court said she must appear before us today. We were not restricted from arresting her; what the court said was if she comes, she should not be detained,
“How are you sure she would appear before us today? Now that we have seen her, we have a course to ensure she appears.”
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