Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have reportedly arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over allegations of money laundering.

A source within the anti-graft agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Abdullahi was picked up in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently being held in EFCC custody, according to The Punch.

The source also alleged that the investigation is linked to financial transactions involving about N500 billion.

“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.

Efforts to obtain confirmation from the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, were unsuccessful as he could not be reached as of the time of filing this report.

President Bola Tinubu had appointed Abdullahi as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.

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