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Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10bn suit against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Abuja-based businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the search of her residence and the seizure of vehicles, jewellery and other items. In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu had asked the court to determine whether […] Court dismisses Aisha…

Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s N10bn suit against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the agency's search of her residence and seizure of personal belongings. Achimugu, a resident of Abuja, had claimed that the EFCC acted beyond its statutory powers during the search and invasion of her privacy, seeking N10 billion in damages.

However, Justice M.S. Liman ruled in favor of the EFCC, stating that the agency had the legal authority to conduct the search based on intelligence regarding Achimugu's alleged criminal activities. The judge also found that Achimugu and her legal team had not provided sufficient evidence to support the damages claim, dismissing it as frivolous and brought in bad faith.

EFCC counsel welcomed the decision, emphasizing that it serves justice and avoids court time-wasting.

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