The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The arrest took place early Tuesday morning as she returned to the country from London.
Achimugu was taken into custody in line with an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had directed her to present herself to the EFCC in connection with an ongoing investigation. Her legal team confirmed that she had notified the court of her intention to appear before the Commission on the stipulated date, in compliance with the court’s directive.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, who issued the order, had mandated her to respond to charges bordering on criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The court also instructed that she must appear for proceedings scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Achimugu is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, a conglomerate with operations across engineering, maritime, oil and gas, and information technology sectors. She is currently under investigation for allegations including conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, money laundering, corruption, and ownership of suspected proceeds of crime.
The arrest has attracted widespread attention due to her high profile in the Nigerian business community, with more developments expected as legal proceedings continue.
