Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences involving funds estimated at N500 billion.
A source within the anti-graft agency confirmed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, said the investigation centres on large-scale financial transactions suspected to be linked to money laundering activities.
“We have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, for money laundering offences. He was arrested and is currently in our custody. The money is to the tune of N500bn,” the official said.
Attempts to reach the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, for official confirmation were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had appointed Abdullahi as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
