Justice M.S. Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman based in Abuja, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In the originating suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu asked the court to determine whether the EFCC’s action of searching her house and seizing her cars, jewellery and other items was within the powers of the Commission. She also sought enforcement of her right to privacy, including an order restraining the EFCC from threatening, harassing or invading her private residence. Part of her claim was for the court to award N10 billion (ten billion naira) in damages for what she described as an invasion of her privacy.
Delivering judgment on Monday, 10 October 2026, Justice Liman dismissed the suit. He held that the defendant has the power to search the plaintiff’s property after receiving intelligence on the alleged criminal activities of the plaintiff. “EFCC has the right to search the residence,” he said.
The judge stated that Achimugu and her legal representatives failed to show reason to warrant the kind of damage she demanded from the EFCC, and he equally dismissed the request for N10 billion damages. On the whole, Justice Liman agreed that there was nothing that should have stopped the EFCC from carrying out its statutory duties.
The court therefore held that the matter lacked merit and was dismissed because “it is frivolous and it was brought in bad faith”. The damage she sought was also denied.
Reacting to the judgment, counsel to the EFCC, Emenike Mgbemele, said the judgment was in the interest of justice, adding that the suit was a ploy to waste the time of the court.
By A.Ikechukwu
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