EFCC Arrests Energy Commission Boss for ₦500bn Fraud

Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 24, 2023. The arrest is linked to an alleged ₦500 billion fraud case involving money laundering and violations of financial laws.

Sources within the EFCC indicated that the investigation revolves around a large sum of money that Abdullahi is suspected of handling improperly. As of the report, the EFCC has not released an official statement confirming the details of Abdullahi's arrest.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption within Nigerian governmental agencies, particularly in the management of substantial financial resources.