Popular socialite, Aisha Achimugu has been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The embattled businesswoman was arrested on Tuesday by the EFCC at Abuja airport.
According to her legal team, Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London was arrested around 5am on Tuesday.
However, her lawyer had reportedly told the Federal High Court in Abuja that she had already stated in her court documents that she would visit the EFCC on Tuesday in connection with its ongoing investigation into an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Meanwhile, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja had ordered Achimugu to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to respond to allegations related to an ongoing investigation.
The court also directed that she must be present before it on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue proceedings in the matter.