EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Fraud

The Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission reportedly arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over allegations linked to money laundering involving about N500 billion.

According to information from a source within the anti-graft agency, Abdullahi was taken into custody in Abuja and is currently being held by the commission while investigations continue into the alleged financial offences. The source, who was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, said the case involves a large amount of public funds allegedly connected to money laundering activities.

The arrest has drawn public attention because Abdullahi was appointed as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu in October 2023. Since taking office, he has overseen activities connected to energy development and policy within the country.

Attempts to get an official reaction from the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, were unsuccessful as of the time the report was filed. No formal statement had also been released by the anti-corruption agency regarding the details of the investigation or possible charges against the Energy Commission boss.

The latest development adds to a growing number of corruption-related investigations involving public officials and government agencies across Nigeria.

Although details of the alleged transactions remain limited, the source said investigators are examining financial records connected to the case.

As investigations continue, attention is expected to remain on the EFCC and the Energy Commission over the outcome of the allegations and whether formal charges will eventually be filed against Abdullahi in court.