The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, in Abuja. The arrest, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, follows an ongoing investigation into an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Achimugu was apprehended by EFCC operatives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 5:00 a.m., shortly after her arrival from London. Her legal representatives confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, stressing that she returned to the country voluntarily to honour a scheduled meeting with the anti-graft agency.
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According to her legal team, Achimugu had already informed the Federal High Court, Abuja, through a sworn affidavit, that she intended to report to the EFCC on April 29, 2025. The visit was in compliance with a directive related to an EFCC investigation into money laundering and criminal conspiracy.
This development comes after Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court ordered Achimugu to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday. The judge further mandated her appearance in court the following day, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue legal proceedings tied to the allegations.
Sources familiar with the matter say the EFCC is probing several high-profile transactions linked to Achimugu’s business dealings, although specific details remain undisclosed at this time. The case has garnered national attention due to Achimugu’s prominence in Nigeria’s corporate and social elite circles.
