The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday interrogated former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion.
Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m., where he was taken in for questioning by a team of investigators.
According to an EFCC insider, the withdrawals are suspected to be in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of ₦189 billion. The withdrawals appear to contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. He arrived at the EFCC Headquarters this morning and is facing interrogation over the alleged financial crime,” the source disclosed.
Another official, who requested anonymity, confirmed that the former governor remains in custody at the commission’s Abuja corporate headquarters, pending further investigation.
When reached for comments, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to speak on the matter.
