The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who was recently convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court, Abuja, for financial misappropriation while he served in that position.
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed he was arrested at 3:30 am on Tuesday.
He was arrested in Kaduna, along with two others who were protecting him. The house where he was arrested is currently being investigated.
He served as minister of power from August 2019 to September 2021.
He was sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 August 2019 after being nominated by Buhari and confirmed by the Senate.
On 1 September 2021, Mamman was sacked by Buhari and replaced by Minister of State for Works and Housing Abubakar Aliyu.
In May 2026, Saleh was convicted and sentenced to 75 years’ imprisonment for fraud and money laundering involving over N33.8 billion naira ($24.7 million) by the Federal High Court of Nigeria.
