Court Rules Against Aisha Achimugu in EFCC Case
On October 12, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Musa Liman, dismissed a fundamental rights case filed by businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Achimugu challenged the EFCC's search of her home and the seizure of her assets, including vehicles and jewellery.
She sought a ruling on the legality of the EFCC's actions and an order to prevent future searches. Justice Liman ruled that the EFCC acted within its rights based on intelligence regarding alleged criminal activity.
The court found Achimugu's claim for ₦10 billion in damages to be unsupported and described the suit as lacking merit and brought in bad faith. The EFCC welcomed the ruling, stating it served justice and criticized the suit as a waste of court resources.
This ruling follows a previous decision in July 2026, where another court ordered the permanent forfeiture of assets worth approximately ₦8.9 billion linked to Achimugu.
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