Efcc detains energy commission boss over alleged N500bn fraud
Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged money laundering. The arrest reportedly took place in Abuja, and he is currently in EFCC custody. The alleged fraud involves a sum estimated at N500bn. President Bola Tinubu appointed Abdullahi as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.
What happened
- EFCC operatives arrested Mustapha Abdullahi for alleged money laundering offences.
- The alleged fraud is said to involve about N500bn.
- Abdullahi is currently in EFCC custody following his arrest in Abuja.
- Attempts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale for confirmation were unsuccessful.
- President Bola Tinubu appointed Abdullahi as Director-General on October 24, 2023.
