- the EFCC is seeking the forfeiture of five properties in Abuja and Kaduna allegedly linked to the former minister
- Mamman was found guilty on 16 counts involving money laundering
- the anti-graft agency presented Mamman before the court after his arrest and requested orders relating to the disputed assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Kuje, Abuja, following a directive issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the transfer came after Justice James Omotosho, on Tuesday, granted an application filed by the EFCC seeking the forfeiture of five additional properties allegedly connected to the former minister.
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During proceedings, the anti-graft agency presented Mamman before the court after his arrest and requested orders relating to the disputed assets.
Justice Omotosho ruled that Mamman’s prison sentence should take effect immediately, stressing that the former minister had absconded despite being in Abuja when judgment was delivered.
The court was informed that Mamman left Abuja for Kaduna shortly after sentencing and was later arrested by EFCC operatives in the Rigasa area of Kaduna State.
His appearance before the court followed an earlier order enforcing his 75-year jail term after he was convicted over a ₦33.8 billion money laundering case.
Mamman was found guilty on 16 counts involving money laundering and the unlawful acquisition of assets valued at more than ₦33.8 billion.
The former minister was convicted and sentenced on May 13, 2026, after the court upheld all charges against him.
He had remained at large following the judgment until his eventual arrest in Kaduna after the court issued a warrant for his apprehension.
At Tuesday’s proceedings, a relative of the former minister, Shamsudeen Mohammed, told the court that he assisted Mamman because of his health condition but said he was unaware that the apartment where he stayed belonged to him.
Meanwhile, the EFCC is seeking the forfeiture of five properties in Abuja and Kaduna allegedly linked to the former minister and suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of crime.
The properties reportedly include residential apartments, luxury suites, mansions and a commercial plaza located in Wuse 2, Abuja.
Although Mamman’s lead counsel, Femi Atteh (SAN), was said to have been notified about the forfeiture application, he was absent during the hearing.
Justice Omotosho subsequently adjourned the matter until June 8, 2026, to enable the convict obtain legal representation and respond to the application.
