The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in which she challenged the search of her residence and the seizure of her properties and demanded N10bn in damages.
The commission announced the development in a statement on Monday, stating that Justice M.S. Liman dismissed the fundamental rights action after considering the issues raised in the case.
According to the EFCC, Achimugu instituted the suit to question the legality of the commission’s search of her home and the seizure of vehicles, jewellery and other belongings.
The statement read, “In the originating suit no: FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu approached the court for determination of whether the defendant, EFCC’s action of searching her house and seizing her cars and jewelries and other items was within the powers of the Commission.”
The businesswoman also asked the court to protect her constitutional right to privacy and prevent the anti-graft agency from allegedly intimidating her or unlawfully entering her residence.
“Achimugu also asked the court to enforce her rights to privacy, including an order of the court restraining the defendant from threatening or harassing and invading her private residence,” the EFCC stated.
In addition to seeking protection of her fundamental rights, Achimugu demanded N10bn in compensation over what she described as an infringement on her privacy.
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However, the commission said Justice Liman upheld its authority to search the businesswoman’s residence, citing intelligence it had received regarding her alleged criminal activities.
“EFCC has the right to search the residence,” the judge was quoted as saying in the statement.
The commission further stated that the court found insufficient grounds to support the compensation sought by Achimugu and her legal team.
“The judge said that Achimugu and her legal representatives failed to show reason to warrant the kind of damage she demanded from the EFCC and equally dismissed the request for N10 billion damages,” the statement read.
According to the EFCC, the court also ruled that there was no legal basis to prevent the commission from carrying out its statutory responsibilities.
“The court therefore held that the matter lacked merit and was dismissed because ‘it is frivolous and it was brought in bad faith’,” the statement added.
Reacting to the judgment, EFCC counsel Emenike Mgbemele welcomed the decision, describing it as a victory for justice.
He also argued that the action was an attempt to waste judicial time.
The judgment marks a setback for Achimugu’s legal challenge against the commission’s search and seizure operations, as well as her demand for N10bn in damages.
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