The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion.
Sources within the commission told The Telegraph on Monday that the withdrawals were allegedly made in clear violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
According to the source, who requested anonymity, Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. and remained in custody as of press time, undergoing interrogation over the alleged financial misconduct.
While confirming that an investigation is ongoing, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to provide further details on the case.
Tambuwal, who served as governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and was also a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, is being probed in connection with suspicious transactions reportedly carried out during his tenure.
Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
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