Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offenses.
A source within the anti-graft agency, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was picked up in Abuja and is currently being held in custody.
The investigation reportedly involves the alleged mismanagement of funds totaling N500 billion.
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“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 disclosed.
As of the time of this report, efforts to reach the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, for an official statement were unsuccessful.
Dr. Abdullahi was appointed to lead the Energy Commission by President Bola Tinubu on October 24, 2023.
