Olushola Omogbehin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering involving about N500 billion.
The anti-graft agency disclosed that he was arrested in Abuja and is currently being held in EFCC custody as investigations into the alleged massive financial scandal continue.
“We have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, for money laundering offences.
“He is currently in our custody. The money involved is estimated at N500bn,” the source hinted.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale could not be reached for comment on the development as of the time of filing this report.
Abdullahi was appointed Director-General of the Energy Commission in October 2023
