Breaking News: EFCC Arrests Convicted Former Nigerian Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman following his recent conviction over financial misappropriation, in a development that underscores renewed scrutiny of governance and accountability in Africa’s largest economy.
According to local media reports, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed that Mamman was apprehended in the northern city of Kaduna at about 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday during a coordinated operation by investigators.
Olukoyede disclosed that two other individuals alleged to have been shielding the former minister were also taken into custody during the operation. Authorities are additionally investigating the property where Mamman was arrested as part of an ongoing probe linked to the case.
Mamman, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Power under President Muhammadu Buhari, was recently convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court over allegations involving the diversion and mismanagement of public funds.
The arrest is expected to intensify attention on Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive and the handling of public-sector finances, particularly within the country’s power sector, which has long struggled with chronic underinvestment, infrastructure deficits, and governance concerns despite repeated reform efforts.
For international investors and development partners, the case highlights ongoing institutional efforts by Nigerian authorities to strengthen financial accountability and enforce compliance within government ministries and strategic sectors.
The EFCC has in recent months stepped up investigations and prosecutions involving politically exposed persons as the administration seeks to improve transparency, boost investor confidence, and address long-standing concerns over corruption risks in public administration.
Further details regarding the ongoing investigation and possible additional charges are expected from the EFCC in the coming days.
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