The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday grilled former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.
Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was said to have arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja around 11:30am before being ushered in for questioning by investigators.
A senior EFCC official told newsmen that the withdrawals were suspected to have breached provisions 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 source said. “The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering Act. He is in custody at our Abuja headquarters and the investigation is ongoing.”
When contacted, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the matter.
