The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Monday over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals of N189 billion while in office.
Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2019, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. for questioning by investigators.
According to an EFCC source, the withdrawals are suspected to be in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The source said,”Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189billion.
“The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. The governor arrived at the EFCC’s Headquarters around 11:30 am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
An anonymous official from the commission stated, “He is in custody at our Abuja corporate headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.”
Contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the arrest of the ex-governor.
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