Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu was on Wednesday presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in compliance with a court order.
The EFCC had declared Achimugu wanted in March on allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. She was arrested upon her arrival in Nigeria on Monday.
Justice I.E. Ekwo of the Federal High Court had, on Tuesday, ordered that Achimugu be produced before the commission. The directive followed the ongoing investigation into the allegations leveled against her.
However, her legal counsel, Chief Chikaosolu Ojukwu, condemned the arrest, arguing that it contravened a valid court order. He maintained that the manner of her apprehension undermined due process.
The court proceedings are expected to continue as the EFCC advances its investigation.
