The EFCC grilled ex-Sokoto gov, Tambuwal, over an alleged N189 billion fraud.
Glamtush reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated ex-Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Monday 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 violate 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 N189 billion.
“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, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the matter.
