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By Lawrence Agbo
Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has denied the allegation that $13 million was found in her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing the claim as false.
Speaking in response to the reports on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Achimugu said only $50,000 and ₦13 million were discovered in the house, adding that the naira sum belonged to her mother.
“$13 million was not found in my house when it was raided [by the EFCC]. Only fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and ₦13 million belonging to my mom were found, along with my personal belongings,” Achimugu said.
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She explained that the presence of foreign currency in her home was not unusual, noting that she has children studying abroad and keeps such funds for emergency needs.
“I have kids who go to school abroad, so it is important to keep such currencies at home for emergencies. That is why I had the money at home,” she said.
Achimugu maintained that aside from the stated amounts and her personal belongings, no other large sums were recovered during the EFCC operation.
