EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, over allegations of money laundering.
Achimugu was apprehended by EFCC operatives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 5am on Tuesday upon her arrival from London.
Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest, noting that his client had since embarked on a hunger strike.
“She arrived voluntarily and was arrested by the EFCC. She has immediately gone on hunger strike,” Ojukwu stated.
“Like Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar, she is a prisoner of conscience. This phase will surely pass. Nigeria’s rule of law is at the precipice.”
The EFCC had declared Achimugu wanted on 28 March for her alleged involvement in money laundering activities.
On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered her to appear before the EFCC on Tuesday in relation to the case.
