Court Rules Against Aisha Achimugu in EFCC Suit
The Federal High Court in Nigeria dismissed Aisha Achimugu's fundamental rights suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Achimugu's legal representatives failed to provide sufficient grounds for the damages she sought, which amounted to N10 billion, claiming an invasion of her privacy due to the EFCC's actions of searching her house and seizing her cars, jewelry, and other items.
In the originating summon marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu questioned the legality of the EFCC's search and seizure. Justice M.
S. Liman ruled that the EFCC acted within its powers after receiving intelligence regarding alleged criminal activities linked to Achimugu. The court found the suit lacked merit, labeling it frivolous and brought in bad faith.
Consequently, the request for damages was denied. EFCC counsel Emenike Mgbemele stated that the judgment served the interest of justice and indicated that the suit was a tactic to waste court time.
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