Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s ₦10bn Fundamental Rights 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).
Justice M.S. Liman dismissed the suit on Monday, October 10, 2026, ruling that the anti-graft agency had the legal authority to search Achimugu’s residence following intelligence reports concerning her alleged criminal activities.
In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu had challenged the EFCC’s search of her residence and seizure of her vehicles, jewellery and other belongings.
The businesswoman also sought to enforce her right to privacy and asked the court to restrain the commission from allegedly threatening, harassing or invading her private residence.
Additionally, she demanded ₦10 billion in damages from the EFCC over what she described as an invasion of her privacy.
However, delivering judgment, Justice Liman held that the commission was empowered to search the plaintiff’s property based on intelligence relating to alleged criminal activities.
The judge also ruled that Achimugu and her legal representatives failed to establish sufficient grounds to justify the ₦10 billion compensation she sought.
Justice Liman maintained that there was no legal basis to prevent the EFCC from carrying out its statutory responsibilities. He consequently dismissed the suit, describing it as frivolous and brought in bad faith.
The court also rejected the businesswoman’s claim for damages.
Reacting to the judgment, EFCC counsel, Emenike Mgbemele, welcomed the decision, describing it as being in the interest of justice. He added that the suit was an attempt to waste the court’s time.
