The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
Tambuwal, who led Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. and was detained for questioning by investigators.
According to an EFCC source, the withdrawals appear to be in contravention of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.
The source said, “Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion.
“The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. The governor arrived at the EFCC’s Headquarters around 11:30 am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
Another official of the commission, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said, “He is in custody at our Abuja corporate headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.”
When contacted, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to speak on the matter.
