Yes, reports confirm that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, a prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She had voluntarily returned from London to comply with a court order mandating her appearance before the EFCC in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
Achimugu's legal team stated that her arrest was anticipated, as she had previously informed the court of her intention to cooperate with the EFCC. However, her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, expressed concern over the manner of her arrest, noting that she has since commenced a hunger strike, describing her as a "prisoner of conscience."
The EFCC had declared Achimugu wanted in March 2025 over allegations related to criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and possession of unlawfully acquired property, reportedly linked to the controversial MBA Trading and Capital Limited scheme.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered Achimugu to appear before the EFCC on April 29, 2025, and directed that she be presented in court on April 30, 2025, for further proceedings.
As of now, the EFCC has not released an official statement detailing the specific allegations or whether Achimugu will remain in custody beyond the scheduled court appearance.