Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna. The arrest took place at 3:30 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, according to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede.
Details of the Arrest
Olukoyede confirmed that Mamman was apprehended along with two individuals who were allegedly protecting him. The house where the former minister was detained is currently under investigation.
Background of the Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja had previously convicted Mamman for financial misappropriation during his tenure as Minister of Power. The EFCC's operation is part of ongoing efforts to recover stolen public funds.
This development comes amid heightened anti-corruption campaigns in Nigeria. The EFCC has intensified its crackdown on former public officials implicated in financial crimes.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The commission has not yet released the identities of the two individuals arrested alongside Mamman.
