Alleged N31bn Fraud: Court Revokes Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s Bail, Orders Arrest
Judge Maryanne Anenih ordered his arrest after he missed court, as the EFCC said the N31 billion case involves seven other defendants.
- On Monday, the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, revoked the bail of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear for his N31 billion fraud trial.
- This warrant follows Mamman's conviction last Thursday by the Federal High Court in Abuja for N33.8 billion fraud in a separate case, after which the former minister has not been seen publicly.
- Justice Maryann Anenih ordered the trial to continue in Mamman's absence under Section 352 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, as prosecution counsel Rotimi Oyedepo argued the state bears no responsibility to locate the defendant.
- The FCT High Court adjourned proceedings until May 14, 2026, for trial continuation, while the earlier warrant issued by Justice James Omotosho for sentencing remains unexecuted.
- Despite these legal troubles, the former minister recently declared his interest in the 2027 Taraba State governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
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Alleged N31bn Fraud: Abuja court orders arrest of ex-power minister Mamman
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA Barely four days after he was convicted in absentia on fraud and money laundering charges, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Maitama, on Monday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former minister of power, Mr Saleh Mamman. The order followed the former minister’s failure to appear before the court for the continuation of his trial on another nine-count fraud charge preferred against…
Another judge orders arrest of convicted ex-minister Saleh Mamman
This is the second warrant of arrest issued against Mr Mammman in days, since 7 May when another court - the Federal High Court in Abuja - convicted him of N33.8 billion fraud in a separate corruption trial. The post Another judge orders arrest of convicted ex-minister Saleh Mamman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
N31bn alleged fraud: Court issues bench warrant against ex-power minister Mamman
By John Azu An FCT High Court has issued a bench warrant against a convicted former Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Mamman following his absence in a money laundering case worth N31 billion. Justice Maryanne Aninih on Monday issued the warrant for the defendant’s arrest following his absence from court in a separate 9-count charge bordering on conspiracy, false pretence and intent to defraud. Judge Anenih ordered Mr Mamman’s arrest on Monday, afte…
Court revokes ex-power minister Sale Mamman’s bail, issues bench warrant for his arrest
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on Monday, May 11, 2026 revoked the bail, granted the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a warrant for his arrest following his absence in court to face his criminal prosecution. Saleh has remained out of circulation and without traces … The post Court revokes ex-power minister Sale Mamman’s bail, issues bench warrant for his arrest appeared fi…
Nigeria: Court issues second warrant for ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s arrest
WorldStage– An Abuja High Court on Monday, issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for failing to appear in court. This is the second warrant of arrest issued against Mamman in a week. Justice Maryann Anenih ordered Mamman’s arrest after the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN requested his arrest and the continuation of the trial despite his absence. “Application granted to p…
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