Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu within 24 hours.
The judge further instructed that both parties must return to court on May 2nd to report the outcome of his directive.
This development follows an earlier ruling on Monday, where Justice Ekwo mandated Achimugu to appear before the EFCC in relation to an ongoing investigation involving allegations of money laundering and other financial offences.
After her compliance, the court ordered that the EFCC appear with Achimugu on Wednesday, April 30, for an update on the proceedings.
Verily News reported that the EFCC arrested Achimugu at 5am on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The EFCC is investigating Achimugu on a case involving conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, money laundering, corruption, and possession of properties reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained.
While she was previously arrested and questioned by the EFCC, she was released on administrative bail by the commission.
However, EFCC alleged that she jumped bail and declared Achimugu wanted.
What you should know
Justice Inyang Ekwo’s order for Aisha Achimugu’s release underscores the importance of judicial oversight in ongoing anti-corruption investigations.
Achimugu is being investigated by the EFCC for serious financial crimes, including money laundering and unlawful property possession.
Though she had previously complied with EFCC’s initial invitation and was granted bail, the agency accused her of violating the bail conditions and declared her wanted.
Her recent arrest at the Abuja airport followed this development. The court’s latest ruling directs that her detention not exceed 24 hours and that both parties must report back on May 2 to provide an update.
This legal intervention balances investigative processes with the enforcement of individual rights.
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