It was gathered that Achimugu was arrested around 5 am after her return from London.

Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering.

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, had ordered her to appear before the EFCC today and also to appear before the court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Her arrest was confirmed by her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, who also criticized the EFCC’s action, describing it as a violation of a court order.

He further disclosed that Achimugu had commenced a hunger strike to protest what he termed a breach of her fundamental rights.