Court Orders Forfeiture of Saleh Mamman’s Properties
Saleh Mamman faces property forfeiture after the court ruled assets were linked to proceeds of unlawful activities.
The Federal High Court has ordered the forfeiture of properties linked to former Power Minister Saleh Mamman following his conviction in a major corruption case.
Justice James Omotosho issued the ruling on 2 July 2026 after considering an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court granted a final forfeiture order for Walijam Apartments, located at No. 43, Plot 435, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, after finding that the EFCC had proved the property was purchased with proceeds of unlawful activities.
The court also approved interim forfeiture orders for four additional properties allegedly connected to Saleh Mamman. They include Bloom Luxury Suites Nigeria Limited at No. 5 Amana Crescent, New Estate, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna State; a mansion at No. 11 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; another property at No. 13 Misratah Street, Wuse 2, Abuja; and A.U.A Plaza on Plot 734, Kade Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Justice Omotosho directed the EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper within seven days. The notice will invite anyone with an interest in the affected properties to appear before the court and explain why the assets should not be permanently transferred to the Federal Government.
The ruling follows the conviction of Saleh Mamman in a ₦33.8 billion money laundering and corruption case. The EFCC prosecuted the former minister on an amended 12-count charge. On 7 May 2026, the court found him guilty on all counts before sentencing him on 13 May 2026 to a combined 75 years in prison. The court also ordered him to refund ₦22 billion that investigators traced to him during the investigation.
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