The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, into custody over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
According to investigators, the transactions in question allegedly violate the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is currently undergoing interrogation.
A senior EFCC official, who requested anonymity, revealed that the probe focuses on suspicious financial activities during Tambuwal’s administration, including alleged unauthorised withdrawals of state funds.
“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, noting that the inquiry has been in progress for several months.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated that the commission would not provide further comment until the questioning is completed.
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.
