Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N10 billion fundamental rights suit filed by businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the search of her residence and seizure of her properties.
Gatekeepers News reports that Justice Musa Liman dismissed the suit on Monday, October 12, 2026, ruling that the anti-graft agency had the legal authority to search Achimugu’s residence after receiving intelligence concerning her alleged criminal activities.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, arose from Achimugu’s challenge to the EFCC’s search of her home and seizure of her cars, jewellery and other belongings.
In the suit, the managing director and chief executive officer of Felak Concept Group asked the court to determine whether the commission acted within its statutory powers. She also sought to enforce her right to privacy and obtain an order restraining the EFCC from allegedly threatening, harassing or invading her residence.
Achimugu demanded N10 billion in damages, describing the commission’s actions as an invasion of her privacy.
According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the judge held that Achimugu and her lawyers had failed to establish sufficient grounds to justify the compensation sought.
The court consequently dismissed the suit, describing it as lacking merit and, according to the EFCC’s account of the judgment, as having been brought in bad faith.
EFCC counsel Emenike Mgbemele welcomed the ruling, describing it as being in the interest of justice.
The case is part of a wider legal dispute between Achimugu and the EFCC over investigations into her financial dealings. In April 2025, a Federal High Court ordered her to honour the commission’s invitation to answer questions relating to allegations including money laundering, conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and corruption.
In a separate proceeding in March 2026, the Federal High Court ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited, to the Federal Government. The court held that the company had failed to satisfactorily explain the source of the funds.
However, in July 2026, the Court of Appeal vacated an interim order freezing 124 bank accounts linked to Achimugu and associated corporate entities. The appellate court ruled that the prolonged continuation of the interim freezing order was an abuse of court process.
The dismissal of the N10 billion suit concerns Achimugu’s challenge to the EFCC’s search and seizure actions. It is separate from the other proceedings involving the commission’s investigations and the forfeiture of assets.
