Court Confiscates Assets Linked to Jailed Ex-Minister Mamman

A Federal High Court has ordered the forfeiture of assets linked to a former minister, Saleh Mamman, currently serving a jail term over corruption-related offences.

The ruling followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which presented evidence connecting the properties and financial assets to proceeds of unlawful activities during Mamman’s tenure in office. The court held that the assets were acquired through illicit means and should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.

Among the confiscated assets are multiple properties in highbrow areas, bank accounts containing significant sums, and luxury items believed to have been purchased with diverted public funds. The EFCC argued that the forfeiture was necessary to recover stolen resources and deter future corruption.

In its judgment, the court noted that the prosecution had established a clear link between the assets and fraudulent transactions, adding that the defendant failed to provide satisfactory explanations for their acquisition.

The EFCC welcomed the decision, describing it as a major victory in the fight against corruption. Officials said the recovered assets would be redirected towards public projects, in line with government policy.