The federal high court in Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.
The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho convicted Mamman on a 12-count charge and ruled that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to 75 years.
The judge also ordered that the sentence would take effect from the day the convict is arrested.
Justice Omotosho further directed all security agencies to arrest Mamman wherever he may be found.
In addition, the court ordered that all monies and properties recovered from the former minister be forfeited to the Federal Government.
The judge also directed Mamman to refund the outstanding balance from the alleged N22 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects.
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