The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested Mustapha Abdullahi over alleged money laundering involving more than N500 billion.
According to reports by TheCable, Abdullahi was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency as investigations continue.
Bola Tinubu appointed Abdullahi as the third Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on October 24, 2023.
Prior to his appointment, he served as Senior Technical Adviser to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji.
Abdullahi is a chartered engineer and a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.