BREAKING: EFCC grills ex-Sokoto gov, Tambuwal, over alleged N189bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday interrogated ex-Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. and was taken in 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.
Another official of the commission, who asked not to be named, said, “ He is in custody at our Abuja corporate headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.”
When contacted, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the matter.
