By Anthony Ochela, Abuja
Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to release a socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours.
Justice Inyang Ekwo also ordered that the parties report to the court on May 2 on the outcome of his order.
Justice Ekwo had on Monday ordered Achimugu to submit herself to the anti-graft agency in connection with an ongoing investigation bordering on money laundering and other offences.
The judge also held that following her appearance at EFCC’s office, the anti-graft agency was to return before the court with her on Wednesday, April 30.
It would be recalled that the EFCC arrested Achimugu at 5am on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
It is investigating her for alleged conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, money laundering, corruption and possession of properties reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained.
While she was previously arrested and questioned by the EFCC, she was released on administrative bail.
However, EFCC alleged that she jumped bail and declared her wanted.
