The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by businesswoman Aisha Achimugu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the search of her residence and the seizure of vehicles, jewellery and other belongings.

In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/466/2026, Achimugu had asked the court to determine whether the anti-graft agency acted within its statutory powers when it searched her residence and seized her property.

She also sought the enforcement of her right to privacy and an order restraining the EFCC from allegedly threatening, harassing or invading her private residence.

The businesswoman further demanded ₦10 billion in damages, describing the commission’s actions as an invasion of her privacy.

Delivering judgment on Monday, October 12, 2026, Justice M.S. Liman held that the EFCC had the authority to search Achimugu’s residence after receiving intelligence concerning her alleged criminal activities.

“The EFCC has the right to search the residence,” the judge said.

Justice Liman also ruled that Achimugu and her legal representatives had failed to establish sufficient grounds to justify the compensation sought against the commission.

The judge consequently rejected her ₦10 billion damages claim, maintaining that there was no legal basis to prevent the EFCC from carrying out its statutory duties under the circumstances presented before the court.

The court dismissed the suit for lacking merit, describing it as “frivolous” and stating that it had been “brought in bad faith”.

Reacting to the judgment, EFCC counsel Emenike Mgbemele welcomed the decision, describing it as being in the interest of justice.

“The judgment is in the interest of justice,” Mgbemele said, adding that the suit was an attempt to waste the court’s time.

The ruling marks a legal victory for the EFCC in the dispute over the search of Achimugu’s residence and the seizure of her belongings.