- The EFCC is probing an unauthorised N189 billion withdrawals linked to Aminu Tambuwal’s tenure as governor.
- Investigation centres on suspected violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.
The withdrawals allegedly breach the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday for questioning by investigators.
A senior EFCC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the former governor is being probed over suspicious transactions during his tenure, involving unauthorised withdrawals of public funds.
“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, adding that the investigation has been ongoing for months.
According to Vanguard, the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment until the interrogation is complete.
Tambuwal is a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), having served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and previously as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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