The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over allegations of money laundering involving more than ₦500 billion.
According to reports, Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently being held by the anti-graft agency for interrogation and further investigation into the alleged financial infractions.
Abdullahi was appointed on October 24, 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the third Director-General of the commission, which oversees Nigeria’s energy research, planning, and policy coordination.
Before his appointment, he served as Senior Technical Adviser to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji.
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A chartered engineer and member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Abdullahi’s arrest marks a significant development in the EFCC’s ongoing anti-corruption investigations involving public sector officials.
The EFCC is yet to release an official detailed statement on the allegations as investigations continue.
