The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu from custody within 24 hours.
Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the directive on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, following her arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial crimes.
In the ruling, Justice Ekwo stated: “The third respondent (EFCC), has granted the applicant bail. Now the court being faced with that will now allow the third respondent to conclude the issue of granting the applicant bail. I am reminded to make this order.The third respondent is hereby ordered to foster the release of the applicant within 24 hours of this order. I also make an order that parties especially the third respondent (EFCC) respond back to this court in compliance of the order on 2nd May 2025.”
The case was adjourned to the same day, May 2, for hearing on the substantive applications and to receive a report on compliance with the order.
Achimugu had been directed by the court on Monday to submit herself to the EFCC for questioning over allegations including conspiracy, money laundering, fraud, and possession of properties suspected to have been unlawfully acquired. Though she previously secured administrative bail, the EFCC later declared her wanted for allegedly jumping bail.
