ENERGY COMMISSION BOSS DG MUSTAPHA ABDULLAHI DETAINED BY EFCC OVER ALLEGED N500BN FRAUD
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences.
A source within the anti-graft agency, who requested anonymity as he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was picked up in Abuja and is currently in EFCC custody.
The source alleged that the case involves funds running into about N500bn.
“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 said.
Attempts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale for official confirmation were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
President Bola Tinubu appointed Abdullahi as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.
Further details are expected as investigations continue.
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