Kogi state-born businesswoman and philanthropist, Aisha Achimugu, has denied her arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Achimugu’s media aide, David Abakpa, while reacting his boss’ alleged arrest in a statement on Thursday, described the claim as “fake news”.
Mr Abakpa attributed the report captioned “EFCC arrests flamboyant socialite Aisha Achimugu” to the handiwork of the enemies of his principal who are bent on destroying her hard-earned reputation.
While urging the public to disregard the fake news, he noted that Mrs Achimugu is not in the country and so could not have been arrested by the EFCC. He said the unfounded rumour was a calculated attempt by unscrupulous elements bent on tarnishing the hard-earned reputation of Mrs Achimugu by all means.
The statement read in part, “It is a lie sponsored by enemies! Aisha Achimugu is never arrested or detained by the EFCC. Anyone can confirm from the Commission.
“Aisha Achimugu, in the first place, is not in the country. She left the country on a business trip last week.
“Mrs. Achimugu is a law-abiding Nigerian who is highly respected internationally for her legitimate dealings. She is well known for creating jobs for Nigerian youths, thereby impacting the economy with her businesses.”
