The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released mugshots of former Minister of Power, Engr. Saleh Mamman, shortly after his arrest in the early hours of today in Rigasa, Kaduna State.
Mamman, who served as Minister of Power between 2019 and 2021, was arrested around 3:30 a.m. following intensive surveillance and intelligence-led operations by the Commission. He had been convicted in absentia by a Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple counts of money laundering and fraud involving approximately ₦33.8 billion diverted from funds meant for critical national power infrastructure projects, including the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power projects.
EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, confirmed the arrest and stated that the former minister will be committed to a correctional facility to commence serving his 75-year jail term, which was handed down by Justice James Omotosho. The court had earlier issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear for sentencing.
The anti-graft agency also revealed that two individuals suspected of harboring the convict have been detained for further investigation. Mamman faces additional scrutiny in connection with other alleged financial infractions.
The EFCC described the arrest as a clear message that no one is above the law and reaffirmed its commitment to recovering looted public funds and ensuring accountability in the management of public resources, particularly in critical sectors like power.
Key Details: Arrest Location: Rigasa area, Kaduna State. Conviction: 75 years imprisonment on 12 counts of money laundering and related offences. Amount Involved: Over ₦33.8 billion allegedly diverted from power sector projects. Status: In EFCC custody; to begin serving sentence immediately.
The Commission urged members of the public with useful information on similar cases to come forward and assist in the fight against economic and financial crimes.