By Abiola Olawale
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a prominent Nigerian businesswoman and ally of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
The reported arrest was said to have occurred around 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
Achimugu, a renowned socialite and Group Managing Director of Felak Concept Group was said to be immediately detained shortly after arriving from London.
Her legal team, led by Senior Advocates of Nigeria Chikaosolu Ojukwu and Kehinde Ogunwumiju, confirmed the arrest, noting that Achimugu had voluntarily returned to Nigeria to comply with a court order.
Recall that on April 28, Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja mandated her appearance before the EFCC on April 29 to address the ongoing investigation.
“The EFCC requires the applicant to appear before them to assist in the investigation, which is their constitutional obligation. I also see the applicant (Aisha Achimugu) expressing willingness to appear, and therefore, I find no controversy considering the applicant’s averment. None should be created,” Ekwo held.
The EFCC had declared Achimugu wanted in March 2025 over allegations tied to MBA Trading and Capital Limited, a scheme reportedly involving multi-million naira transactions.
The EFCC’s probe centres on claims of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, and corruption.
Court filings reveal that Achimugu allegedly channelled $25.3 million through bureau-de-change operators to acquire two offshore petroleum blocks (PPL 3007 and PPL 302-DO) and bribe officials at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Meanwhile, as of press time, the EFCC is yet to confirm the arrest of Achimugu.
