EFCC Transfers Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman to Kuje Prison to Begin 75-Year Sentence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Kuje, Abuja, for the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence following an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Tuesday after the former minister was presented before the court by the anti-graft agency.
According to a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the court session also featured the filing of a consequential order by the commission seeking the forfeiture of five additional properties allegedly linked to the former minister.
Counsel to the prosecution and Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that the application dated May 25, 2026, requested the forfeiture of the properties.
During the proceedings, Mamman told the court that he had stayed away from earlier proceedings due to health-related issues.
The court also revisited aspects of its May 7 judgment while considering the EFCC’s application for additional asset forfeiture.
The properties listed in the application include Walijam Apartments at Plot 435 Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja; Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited at No. 5 Amana Crescent, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; mansions located at Nos. 11 and 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; and A.U.A. Plaza on Plot 734 Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Mamman’s counsel, Femi Atteh, was absent during the proceedings despite reportedly being notified of the application by the prosecution.
When asked by the court, the former minister said he had not communicated with his lawyer since his arrest by EFCC operatives on May 19, 2026.
Ruling on the matter, Justice Omotosho said an adjournment was necessary to ensure the convict was given a fair opportunity to defend himself regarding the forfeiture request.
The judge directed that Mamman be personally served to enable him engage legal representation of his choice and adjourned the case until June 8, 2026, for hearing on the forfeiture application.
Mamman was sentenced on May 13, 2026, to 75 years imprisonment after being convicted over the diversion of approximately N33.8 billion in public funds.
The sentence was initially delivered in absentia after he failed to appear before the court for the conclusion of his trial. He was later apprehended by EFCC operatives in Kaduna last week.
EFCC Transfers Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman to Kuje Prison to Begin 75-Year Sentence