Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is currently being interrogated by investigators.
A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the former governor is under investigation for suspicious transactions during his tenure, allegedly involving unauthorised withdrawals of public funds.
“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source stated, adding that the probe has been ongoing for several months.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment until the interrogation is concluded.
Tambuwal, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023 and was previously Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
