EFCC Arrests Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken a former minister of power, Saleh Mamman, into custody.
According to the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, the arrest happened around 3:30am on Tuesday in Kaduna state. Olukoyede confirmed the development in a brief statement released to the press.
What makes this case unusual is that Mamman was reportedly convicted just recently. News of his conviction had spread through legal and political circles, but the EFCC did not waste time moving to pick him up. The early morning operation suggests the agency wanted to avoid any delays or complications.
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At this hour, the commission has not released a full breakdown of the charges that led to Mamman’s arrest. However, sources close to the investigation say the case is connected to his time as minister of power, a position he held during the previous administration.
The EFCC has been looking into several officials from that era over allegations of mismanagement of public funds. Mamman is now the latest former government member to face questioning.
Legal experts expect Mamman to be brought before a court soon. The EFCC typically holds suspects for preliminary questioning before filing formal charges. Given the early morning arrest, it is likely that Mamman is already being held at one of the commission’s facilities in Kaduna or will be transferred to the capital.
Olukoyede did not provide further details about the operation, but he assured the public that the commission would follow due process.
This is not the first time the EFCC has carried out an arrest in the early hours. Many former officials have been picked up at their homes before dawn. Some observers say this method reduces the chance of resistance or escape. Others argue that it adds to the embarrassment of being taken away in front of neighbors.
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Either way, Mamman’s arrest sends a clear message that the commission is still actively pursuing cases even after convictions have been handed down.
As of Tuesday morning, the former minister’s legal team had not released any public statement. Family members have also remained quiet. On social media, reactions are mixed. Some Nigerians are praising the EFCC for acting quickly. Others are waiting to see whether the case will move through the courts without delays.
One thing is certain: the arrest of a former minister early in the morning is bound to keep this story in the news for days to come. More updates are expected as the EFCC prepares to make official statements regarding the charges.
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