The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Saleh Mamman, to the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Kuje, Abuja, following a Federal High Court order directing the commencement of his 75-year prison sentence.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission confirmed the development, noting the enforcement of the court’s order and ongoing asset recovery process.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, gave the order on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, directing that Mamman be handed over to the correctional facility immediately after he was presented in court by the EFCC.
The proceedings followed a consequential application filed by the prosecution seeking the forfeiture of additional assets allegedly linked to the convict.
The prosecution counsel and Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, informed the court that the application, dated May 25, 2026, sought the forfeiture of five newly traced properties.
The properties include Walijam Apartments in Wuse 2, Abuja; Bloom Luxury Suites in Kaduna State; and three high-value properties located on Misratah Street and Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
During the proceedings, the court heard claims from one Shamsudeen Mohammed, who identified himself as Mamman’s relative, and stated that the former minister had travelled from Abuja to Kaduna in a taxi shortly after his sentencing due to ill health.
He also said he was unaware of the ownership of the apartment where Mamman had been staying in Rigasa, Kaduna.
Justice Omotosho, while addressing Mamman, maintained that the prison sentence took effect immediately after judgment was delivered, adding that the court had already discharged its duty in the matter.
The judge also reviewed portions of the May 7 judgment in the presence of the convict.
Mamman, however, told the court that he was absent from earlier proceedings due to ill health.
A dispute also arose in court over legal representation, as Mamman said he had not had contact with his counsel since his arrest by the EFCC on May 19, 2026.
His lawyer, Femi Atteh, SAN, was reportedly absent from the proceedings, while a representative sent in his place declined to accept the forfeiture application.
Justice Omotosho subsequently held that an adjournment was necessary to ensure fair hearing on the forfeiture application.
He ordered that Mamman be personally served to enable him engage a lawyer of his choice and adjourned the matter to June 8, 2026.
