Former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion.
Sources within the anti-graft agency told Headline News that the withdrawals, which allegedly violate the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, are currently under investigation. The specific period during which the transactions occurred has not yet been independently confirmed.
According to the sources, Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he was questioned by investigators regarding the alleged financial misconduct.
Tambuwal, who served as governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, was also the Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the development.
