Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in
Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
to facilitate the release of a
business woman, Aisha Achimugu on the
Commission’s bail conditions.
This order was made on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 after the court was informed that Achimugu’s previous bail to her lawyer was
revoked by the Commission and fresh conditions were issued.
During the proceeding, an attempt by her counsel, Kehinde
Oguwumiju , SAN, to seek for the
variation of the terms of the bail was opposed by the Commission's counsel, E.E
Iheanacho, SAN and rejected by the court. following which the same was
withdrawn.
Achimugu is being investigated by the Commission for alleged
conspiracy, money laundering, obtaining under false pretence . corruption
and possession of properties suspected
to have been acquired through unlawful means
She was arrested on
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and brought before the court on Wednesday.
Justice Ekwo, in a
short ruling, said the Commission should
expedite actions to ensure the processing of all bail conditions and directed
all parties to report on compliance with the directive on May 2, 2025
