Saleh Mamman’s journey to Kuje Prison is now complete and Nigeria is watching. The EFCC officially transferred the former Minister of Power to the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Kuje, Abuja. His brutal 75-year prison sentence has now begun.
Saleh Mamman Kuje Prison Transfer: What Happened in Court
GossipShop breaks it down for you, straight and sharp. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the transfer on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The EFCC handed Mamman over to prison authorities right there and then.
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However, getting Mamman back into court was not simple at all. The former minister allegedly fled Abuja after his conviction and sentencing. He reportedly took a taxi all the way to Kaduna to hide.
And here is the thing — a relative named Shamsudeen Mohammed exposed everything. Mohammed told the court that Mamman had been receiving traditional medical treatment in Kaduna. He confirmed Mamman arrived from Abuja by taxi to the Rigasa area.
Mohammed stated plainly: “He was sick and I was helping him to take his traditional medicine.” He also admitted he did not know who owned the apartment. Let that sink in — a former minister hiding in someone else’s house.
Justice Omotosho left no room for mercy or delay. He told Mamman directly: “The sentence starts to run from today.” The judge also noted that Mamman was present in Abuja when judgment was passed before he fled.
EFCC Also Targets Five More Properties Linked to Saleh Mamman
Furthermore, the court entertained a fresh EFCC application during the same proceedings. The anti-graft agency filed for the forfeiture of five additional properties linked to Mamman. That application was dated May 25, 2026.
Lead prosecution counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, presented the application before Justice Omotosho. Oyedepo serves as the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation. The properties are reportedly traced directly to the convicted former minister.
Consequently, Mamman now faces losing both his freedom and his assets. The EFCC is not slowing down on this case at all. Nigeria’s anti-corruption machine is moving with rare and satisfying efficiency.
This case sends a powerful message to Nigeria’s political class. The Guardian Nigeria first reported these court proceedings on May 26, 2026. The details are damning and the consequences are real.
Most importantly, justice did not look the other way this time. Mamman’s attempt to escape accountability failed completely. The system, for once, caught up fast.
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🔎 GossipShop Verdict
We believe this verdict is one of Nigeria’s most significant corruption convictions in years. We think Mamman’s failed escape attempt only proved his guilt louder than any court could. We say let this be a warning to every corrupt official still sitting pretty.
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