Anti-graft agency reportedly moves against top government official in massive corruption probe
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have reportedly arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences involving more than N500 billion.
Sources familiar with the investigation disclosed that the anti-graft agency carried out the arrest as part of an ongoing probe into suspected financial irregularities, diversion of public funds, and complex laundering transactions allegedly linked to the commission.
The development has already triggered widespread reactions across political and public circles, with many Nigerians describing the allegations as one of the biggest corruption scandals to hit a federal agency in recent times.
Although full details of the alleged transactions remain unclear, investigators are said to be examining multiple accounts, contracts, and financial movements connected to the case. EFCC officials have yet to release a comprehensive public statement on the matter as of the time of filing this report.
The arrest comes amid increasing pressure on anti-corruption agencies to intensify investigations involving top public office holders and government agencies accused of financial misconduct.
Observers say the case could become a major test of the Federal Government’s anti-corruption posture, especially as economic hardship continues to fuel public anger over alleged misuse of public funds.