Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered the release of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, on the administrative bail earlier granted her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Justice Ekwo issued the order shortly after the applicant was brought before the court by the anti-graft agency.

While the Commission had on March 28, declared the female socialite wanted over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, she surrendered herself to the EFCC on Tuesday morning in Abuja, immediately on her arrival from London.

Ekwo had in a short ruling on Monday, ordered Achimugu to present herself to the EFCC in respect of a case of money laundering allegations against her.

The judge had also directed that Achimugu must be presented before him on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to continue proceedings in the fundamental rights suit pending before his court.

Although Achimugu’s lawyer had assured the court that the applicant would comply with the orders of the court by presenting herself to the Commission on Tuesday but, she eventually surrendered herself to operatives of the EFCC on arrival from London.

In compliance with the orders of the court, Achimugu was brought to the court around 11:35am by the anti-graft agency, sandwiched by two female EFCC’s operatives.

However, following her appearance in court, the judge ordered that she be released in the next 24 hours, in line with an earlier administrative bail granted her by the EFCC.

Meanwhile, the matter has been adjourned till May 2, for continuation of hearing.

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