The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, over an alleged money laundering case involving more than N500 billion.
The arrest comes shortly after the conviction of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in connection with a N33.8 billion fraud case, further intensifying scrutiny on Nigeria’s power and energy sector.
According to sources familiar with the development, EFCC operatives picked up Abdullahi in Abuja on Wednesday, and he is currently being detained at the commission’s headquarters while investigators continue interrogations linked to the alleged financial crimes.
The anti-graft agency is investigating several financial transactions connected to the Energy Commission boss as part of an ongoing probe into the massive fraud allegations.
“The investigators are questioning him over alleged money laundering involving over N500 billion, and he is expected to remain at the EFCC headquarters overnight as investigations continue.”
The development has placed the federal energy agency under intense public attention, with investigators reportedly widening their probe into the commission’s financial activities.
Elijah Adeyemi
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