Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
The transactions, according to investigators, allegedly violate provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday and is currently undergoing interrogation.
An EFCC official, who requested anonymity, revealed that the probe focuses on suspicious withdrawals made during Tambuwal’s administration, describing them as unauthorised and contrary to financial regulations.
“These withdrawals clearly breach the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, noting that the investigation has been ongoing for several months.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to make an official statement, saying comments would be reserved until after the interrogation.
Tambuwal, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
More updates are expected as the probe progresses.
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