Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours.

Achimugu arrived at the court at about 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by two female EFCC officers. Her appearance followed her arrest on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after she returned from London.

Justice Ekwo directed the EFCC to report back to the court on 2 May with the outcome of his order.

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Earlier on Monday, the judge had ordered Achimugu to present herself to the anti-graft agency for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering and related offences.

Following her appearance at the EFCC office, the court had directed the agency to produce her in court on Wednesday, 30 April, to report on the situation.

Achimugu’s arrest at the Abuja airport occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday. She is being investigated for alleged conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, money laundering, corruption, and unlawful possession of properties.

Although previously arrested and released on administrative bail, the EFCC claimed that Achimugu breached her bail conditions and subsequently declared her wanted.