The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, into custody over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion.
The withdrawals are reported to have contravened the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday at around 11:30 a.m., where he is currently being questioned by investigators.
A senior EFCC official, speaking anonymously, revealed that Tambuwal is being investigated for suspicious transactions linked to unauthorized withdrawals of public funds during his time in office.
“These withdrawals clearly violate the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, noting that the probe has been ongoing for several months.EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale has declined to comment until the investigation is complete.
Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023 and had previously held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives, is a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Further updates are expected as the EFCC continues its investigation.
Source: Vanguard Online
