James Omotosho, the presiding judge at the federal high court, Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the forfeiture of five properties, belonging to Mamman Saleh, the former minister of power, Saleh Mamman, who is serving 75 years jail term for corruption.
The judge gave the order on July 2, 2026.
Forfeited permanently among them is Walijam Apartments, located on No. 43 Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, while those forfeited on interim basis are: Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited, located on No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna state; a mansion on No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734 Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
In ruling on the final forfeiture application, the judge held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), was able to establish that the convict acquired Walijam Apartments with proceeds of unlawful activities.
On the other hand, he ordered the commission to publish an order of interim forfeiture in a national newspaper within seven days, for interested parties to appear before the court and show cause as to why the other four properties should not be finally forfeited to the federal government.
The EFCC prosecuted Mamman on an amended 12-count charge of corruption and money laundering to the tune of N33. 8 billion.
The judge convicted him on all the counts on May 7, 2026, and sentenced him to 75 years’ imprisonment on May 13, 2026.
While ill-gotten assets were recovered from him in the course of the trial, the judge further ordered him to refund the N22 billion the commission successfully traced to him.
