The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion.
A reliable source at the commission, who preferred anonymity, confirmed the development on Monday according to Channels television’s report. The source disclosed that the withdrawals violated the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact timeframe during which the transactions occurred remains undisclosed.
Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters around 11:30 a.m. to submit himself for interrogation over the alleged financial misconduct.
The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the matter.
Tambuwal, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, was Governor of Sokoto State from 2015 until 2023.
