Caught by the EFCC: The Untangling Chronicles of Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu
Authorities Apprehend Sought-After Socialite, Aisha Achimugu
Bussiness magnate and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has landed in hot waters with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Her legal team confirmed her arrest at the airport on the morning of April 29, 2025.
Chikaosolu Ojukwu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, disclosed the news to press. Previously, Achimugu's lawyers had shared their intent to have their client comply with an ongoing EFCC investigation by appearing in court on April 29, 2025. The arrest contradicts the legal team's agreement made with the court, as per Ojukwu.
Achimugu, a revered figure in the business sphere, serves as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Felak Concept Group—an influential company stretching across engineering, maritime, oil & gas, and technology sectors, often associated with Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Investigations against Aisha Achimugu by the EFCC have been brewing since March 2025. These revolve around accusations of criminal conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretense, money laundering, and corruption involving millions of naira [3][5]. A previous search at her Abuja home uncovered approximately 30 million naira, $50,000, and valuable boxes containing gold, silver, and diamonds, estimated to be over a billion naira [2].
Controversy arose when Achimugu's legal team filed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit against various Nigerian agencies, intending to shelter her from arrest or detention. The EFCC, for its part, claimed that Achimugu disregarded bail terms by ignoring further invitations [5].
Justice Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered Achimugu's presence before the EFCC on April 29, 2025, and demanded a report on her compliance on April 30, 2025. Despite this, Achimugu has clearly indicated her readiness to cooperate with the EFCC [4].
At present, the legal proceedings and the details surrounding her detention are unfolding, with her lawyers vowing that this is a violation of her rights enshrined in the rule of law. While media is buzzing with news of her arrest, no concrete information was found regarding Achimugu engaging in a hunger strike.
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- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is enforcing the law against Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu for allegedly contravening financial regulations, including criminal conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretenses, money laundering, and corruption.
- Aisha Achimugu, a prominent figure in Nigerian business and politics, was arrested at the airport on April 29, 2025, despite her legal team's intention to comply with an ongoing EFCC investigation.
- In response to her arrest, Achimugu's legal team has accused the EFCC of non-compliance with a court order, as the arrest contradicts the agreement made with the court.
- As the Group Managing Director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, a conglomerate operating in engineering, maritime, oil & gas, and technology sectors, Achimugu has been under investigation since March 2025 for cases involving millions of naira.
- Previous search operations at Achimugu's Abuja home uncovered large sums of money, precious metals, and valuable diamonds, totaling over a billion naira.
- Despite these developments, there has been no confirmation of Achimugu engaging in a hunger strike during her detention.
- The ongoing legal proceedings against Achimugu have sparked discussions about human rights and the rule of law, with her lawyers contending that her arrest is a violation of enshrined rights.
- The details of the investigation against Aisha Achimugu, including her arrest and detention, are currently under scrutiny in Nigerian politics, crime, and general news, with many following the case closely.
