The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday presented prominent businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering.
Achimugu was escorted into the courtroom at approximately 11:35 a.m., flanked by two female EFCC operatives, following a directive issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo earlier in the week. The court had on Monday mandated Achimugu—who was previously believed to have left the country—to respond to the EFCC’s invitation by noon on Tuesday and to be produced in court the following day.
Justice Ekwo’s order was issued in a brief ruling after concerns were raised about her failure to appear before the anti-graft agency. In compliance, the EFCC detained Achimugu after she reportedly returned to Nigeria around 5 a.m. and took her into custody.
The EFCC’s appearance in court with Achimugu marks a key development in the case, as the commission continues its probe into the alleged financial misconduct.
