The money laundering case involving prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu has taken a new turn, as the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered her immediate release.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the matter, issued the directive on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, mandating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Achimugu from custody within 24 hours. The court further instructed all parties to return for a compliance hearing on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Achimugu, who had reportedly been out of the country, was arrested by EFCC operatives upon her arrival in Nigeria at approximately 5:00 a.m. She has since been held in custody.
Earlier in the week, on Monday, Justice Ekwo had ordered Achimugu to appear at the EFCC’s office by 12 noon on Tuesday, April 29, following allegations that she had evaded the commission’s previous invitations. The judge also instructed that she be presented in court the following day, Wednesday, for a status update.
In compliance with the court’s directive, EFCC operatives brought Achimugu to court on Wednesday.
The case continues to draw public attention, with observers closely watching how the legal proceedings unfold.
