Aisha Achimugu, a well-known Nigerian businesswoman, began a hunger strike on Tuesday after being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She was taken into custody shortly after her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 5:00 a.m.
Achimugu had flown back to Nigeria from London to honour an invitation from the EFCC. Her decision to return was made known to the Federal High Court in Abuja a day before her arrival. She informed the court that she would visit the EFCC office on Tuesday and appear in court again on Wednesday as part of an ongoing legal process.
Despite returning voluntarily, EFCC officers arrested her at the airport. Her legal team has expressed concern about how she was treated, noting that the arrest went against the arrangement made with the court. The hunger strike began shortly after she was taken into custody, showing her disapproval of the arrest.
Achimugu was declared wanted by the EFCC in March 2025 over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. She holds a top position as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group, a company involved in industries such as engineering, oil and gas, IT, and maritime.
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