The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.
According to EFCC sources, the withdrawals, made during Tambuwal’s tenure as governor, allegedly contravened the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he was subjected to interrogation by investigators.
A senior official of the commission, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the former governor is being questioned over suspicious financial transactions, including unauthorised withdrawals of public funds.
“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, noting that the investigation has been ongoing for several months.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to make any official comment, stating that the commission would speak after the interrogation process is concluded.
Tambuwal, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023. Before that, he was Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Credit: Vanguard.