The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, following his interrogation over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion.
Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, arriving at approximately 11:30 a.m. He was questioned by investigators and subsequently detained at the commission’s corporate office.
According to sources within the EFCC, the withdrawals are believed to violate provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“Former Governor Aminu Tambuwal is being investigated over alleged cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion, suspected to be in breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022,” a source familiar with the case revealed.
Another official, who requested anonymity, confirmed that Tambuwal was detained while investigations were ongoing.
On Tuesday, sources disclosed that Tambuwal had been released after fulfilling his bail conditions, which were described as “not stringent.” However, the EFCC has retained his passport as part of the bail conditions.
“He has been released on administrative bail after meeting all the conditions. His passport remains with us,” a source confirmed.
Efforts to reach EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale for official comments were unsuccessful, as calls to his phone went unanswered and a message sent to him had not been returned as of press time.
