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 involving approximately ₦500 billion.
According to reports, Abdullahi was taken into custody in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently being questioned by EFCC investigators.
A source within the commission disclosed to Punch that the investigation centres on huge sums of money allegedly handled in violation of financial regulations. The source added that the amount being examined is estimated at about ₦500 billion.
The anti-corruption agency is yet to officially confirm the arrest through a formal statement.
President Bola Tinubu appointed Abdullahi as Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.
Meanwhile, the EFCC has also declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations bordering on abuse of office and the diversion of public funds.
The commission urged members of the public with useful information regarding her whereabouts to contact any EFCC office using the details provided in its notice.
According to the agency, Umar Farouq, who is 52 years old and hails from Zamfara State, last resided at EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.
She served as minister between 2019 and 2023 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.