The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a public notice released on the EFCC’s official X handle on Friday. The statement urged the public to provide any useful information regarding Achimugu’s whereabouts.
The EFCC’s notice states: “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.”
Achimugu, 51, hails from Ofu Local Government Area in Kogi State. Her last known address is listed as 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja. The commission has provided multiple contact points, including its offices across Nigeria, a phone number, and an email address, for anyone who can provide information about her location.
Prior to declaring her wanted, the EFCC had issued a summons requiring Achimugu to appear at its Port Harcourt office on March 5, 2025, for questioning regarding an ongoing investigation. A letter, dated March 4 and signed by the acting zonal director in Port Harcourt, Adebayo Adeniyi, was reportedly sent to her Abuja residence. The letter noted the importance of her presence to clarify certain matters.
The letter reads: “This commission is currently investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain clarification from you becomes imperative.
“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head of Investigation on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, by 10:00 hours prompt.”
However, rather than appearing for the interview as requested, Achimugu allegedly left the country on March 6, a day after she was summoned. Following her reported departure, the EFCC obtained an arrest warrant and officially declared her wanted.
