Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24 Hours

The Federal High Court in Abuja today issued an order mandating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu within the next 24 hours.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a brief ruling, further directed all parties involved in the suit, particularly the EFCC, to appear before the court on May 2 to provide an update on their compliance with this order.

“The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu.”

Earlier in the day, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that EFCC operatives had brought Achimugu to court, as previously ordered.

 Aisha Achimugu arrived at approximately 11:35 am, escorted by two female EFCC officers.

Justice Ekwo had initially instructed Achimugu on Monday to honor the anti-graft agency’s invitation by Tuesday noon.

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The judge had also directed the EFCC to bring Achimugu to court today for a report following her appearance at their office.

However, reports indicated that Aisha Achimugu was apprehended by the EFCC upon her arrival in Nigeria at around 5:00 am and had been held in custody since then.