Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the permanent forfeiture of one property and the interim forfeiture of four others linked to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is currently serving a 75-year prison sentence for corruption.
The ruling followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the properties were acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.
The court permanently forfeited Walijam Apartments, located at No. 43, Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, after finding that the EFCC had successfully established that the property was purchased with illicit funds.
Justice Omotosho also granted an interim forfeiture order covering four other properties, including Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited in Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State, two mansions located at Nos. 11 and 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, and A.U.A Plaza situated on Plot 734, Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
The judge directed the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper within seven days to allow any interested parties to appear before the court and show cause why the four properties should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
Mamman was prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended 12-count charge bordering on corruption and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion.
Justice Omotosho convicted the former minister on all counts on May 7, 2026, and sentenced him to 75 years imprisonment on May 13, 2026.
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered Mamman to refund ₦22 billion traced to him by the EFCC, while several assets believed to have been acquired through the proceeds of corruption were also recovered during the course of the trial.
