The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested wanted businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
She was apprehended at 5.00am shortly after her return from London.
The anti-graft agency had declared Achimugu wanted in March over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Persecondnews recalls that on Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, ordered Achimugu to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday and also before the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Achimugu’s lawyer, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed her arrest, saying that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC around 5 a.m. on Tuesday.”
He criticized the EFCC’s action, describing it as a violation 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.”
Ojukwu further disclosed that Achimugu had commenced a hunger strike to protest what he described as a breach of her fundamental rights.
He said: “She is a prisoner of conscience.”
A high-ranking EFCC source, who requested anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak on the matter, confirmed the arrest.
“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,” he said.
As of press time, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, had not responded to calls and messages seeking comment on the matter.
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