Former Nigerian Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has been arrested after reportedly going into hiding following a court ruling that sentenced him to 75 years in prison over corruption-related offenses.Nigeria Set to Host Landmark AFREXIM Bank Summit
The 65-year-old former minister was convicted on 12 counts involving corruption and the alleged misappropriation of government funds amounting to 14 million US dollars, equivalent to billions of naira meant for public development projects.Nigeria ranks top in African soft drinks market
According to reports, Mamman fled before the court delivered its final judgment earlier this month. In response, the court ordered that his 75-year prison sentence would only begin once he was captured and formally committed to prison.Nigeria President Suspends Head Of Ant-corruption Agency
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, confirmed that Mamman was arrested during an early morning operation while allegedly hiding in a house in Kaduna.Nigerian National Arrest For Possessing Drugs
Authorities say the former minister is also expected to face additional charges linked to the alleged mismanagement of 33 billion naira that had been allocated for electricity development projects across Nigeria.Nigerians turn beggars as biting hunger ravages communities
The arrest has drawn significant public attention in Nigeria, where corruption cases involving senior government officials continue to spark debate over accountability and public trust in leadership.
