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EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Corruption Conviction

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Promise Odejide

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, days after he was convicted and handed a 75-year prison sentence over corruption-related offences involving about ₦22 billion.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed that Mamman was picked up at about 3:30am on Tuesday in Kaduna following a court order directing security agencies to arrest him wherever he is found.

Arrest Follows Court Conviction

Mamman’s arrest comes after Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja convicted him on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering and diversion of public funds.

The court ruled that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to multiple prison terms on each count, which are to run consecutively, amounting to a total of 75 years.

Justice Omotosho also ordered that the sentence takes effect from the date of Mamman’s arrest.

₦22 Billion Power Project Fraud Case

The former minister was prosecuted over alleged fraudulent transactions linked to the diversion of funds meant for major electricity infrastructure projects under the Ministry of Power.

The affected projects include the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power schemes, both considered critical to Nigeria’s long-term energy expansion plan.

The court further ordered the forfeiture of recovered funds and properties linked to the case to the Federal Government, as well as the refund of outstanding diverted amounts.

EFCC Moves to Enforce Judgment

Following the ruling, the EFCC intensified efforts to ensure enforcement of the judgment, leading to Mamman’s arrest in Kaduna.

The commission said the arrest was necessary to ensure compliance with the court’s decision and continuation of the sentencing process.

The case adds to ongoing anti-corruption prosecutions involving high-profile former public officials accused of mismanagement of public funds.

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