EFCC QUIZZES EX-SOKOTO GOVERNOR TAMBUWAL OVER ALLEGED N189BN FRAUDULENT WITHDRAWALS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday grilled former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.
Tambuwal, who served as governor between 2015 and 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. before being taken in for questioning by investigators.
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According to EFCC sources, the withdrawals are suspected to be in breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion. The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering Act. He arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30 a.m. and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime,” one source disclosed.
Another official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the former governor remained in custody at the agency’s Abuja corporate headquarters while investigations continued.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the development.
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