The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on Monday arrested former 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.
A source from EFCC , 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.
Laundering( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. The governor arrived at the EFCC’s Headquarters around 11
Another source from the commission, who would not to be mentioned said, “ He is in custody at our Abuja corporate headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.”
When contacted to get his own side of the report,the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined comment
