Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman forfeits additional properties to FG

Former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman has forfeited 5 much properties to the Federal Government pursuing a ruling of the Federal High Court successful Abuja.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced connected X that Justice James Omotosho ordered the forfeiture aft uncovering that 1 of the properties was purchased with proceeds of crime.

According to the EFCC: “Forfeited permanently among them is Walijam Apartments, located connected No. 43, Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.”

The committee said 4 different properties were placed nether interim forfeiture. They see Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited successful Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; 2 mansions connected Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; and A.U.A Plaza connected Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.

The tribunal held that the EFCC had proven that Walijam Apartments was acquired with funds derived from unlawful activities.

Justice Omotosho besides directed the anti-graft bureau to people the interim forfeiture bid successful a nationalist paper wrong 7 days, truthful that anyone with an involvement successful the remaining 4 properties whitethorn look successful tribunal and amusement origin wherefore they should not beryllium permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

Mamman was prosecuted by the EFCC connected a 12-count amended complaint bordering connected corruption and wealth laundering involving N33.8 billion. He was convicted connected each counts connected May 7, 2026, and sent...