The money laundering case involving popular businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu has taken a new turn as the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered her immediate release.

Justice lnyang Ekwo gave the order in a ruling on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 mandating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the businesswoman from custody within 24 hours.

The court also instructed the EFCC and Achimugu to return for a compliance hearing on Friday, May 2, 2025.

For those who don’t know, Achimugu was arrested by EFCC operatives upon her arrival in Nigeria at approximately 5:00 a.m. She has since been held in custody.