Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.
Her arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering leveled again her by the EFCC.
According to a statement released by her legal team on Tuesday, Achimugu was apprehended around 5 a.m. upon her return to Nigeria from London.
Her arrest comes just as her lawyers had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that she planned to honour the EFCC’s invitation.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to respond to allegations related to an ongoing investigation.
The court also directed that she must be present before it on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue proceedings in the matter.
