The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over an alleged money laundering case involving more than N500 billion.
Abdullahi was reportedly arrested in Abuja on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial crimes within Nigeria’s power sector. His arrest comes shortly after the conviction of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in a separate N33.8 billion fraud case.
Sources familiar with the investigation said EFCC officials are examining several financial transactions and accounts linked to the alleged fraud. The investigation is also said to involve multiple companies and entities connected to the transactions.
According to reports, Abdullahi is currently being questioned at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja and may remain in detention while investigations continue.
The anti-graft agency has not officially commented on the arrest. Attempts to contact the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, for confirmation were unsuccessful as of the time this report was filed.
The latest development highlights the government’s renewed efforts to fight corruption and improve accountability in critical sectors, especially the energy and power industries.
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