By Peter Omopo
Abuja, Nigeria — Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, upon her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
According to a statement released by her legal team, Achimugu voluntarily returned from London and was taken into custody around 5:00 a.m. as part of the EFCC’s ongoing investigation into allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Her lawyers noted that Achimugu had already disclosed in court filings her intention to appear before the EFCC on the scheduled date. This followed a directive issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, mandating her to present herself to the anti-graft agency on April 29 in connection with the investigation.
The court further ordered that Achimugu must appear in court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as proceedings continue in the case.
EFCC officials have yet to release a formal statement regarding the arrest or the specifics of the allegations.
