The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court, Abuja, for financial misappropriation.
According to Channels Television, the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed that Mamman was arrested on Tuesday around 3:30 am.
Olukoyede confirmed that the former minister was arrested in Kaduna, along with two others who were protecting him.
The EFCC boss stated that the house where he was arrested is currently being investigated.
The arrest comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the former Minister of Power to a combined 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving approximately ₦33.8 billion in public funds.
The case stemmed from allegations that funds earmarked for major power projects, including the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant projects, were diverted during Mamman’s tenure under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to the court, Mamman was found guilty of making a cash payment of $655,700, equivalent to about ₦200 million for a property in Abuja without processing the transaction through a financial institution, contrary to financial regulations.
Mamman was absent during both his conviction and sentencing with his lawyer, Mohammed Ahmed, informing the court that he could not reach his client and did not know his whereabouts.
