Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion.
The transactions are suspected to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, where he is undergoing questioning by investigators.
A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Vanguard that the former governor is being interrogated over suspicious financial dealings during his tenure, specifically involving unauthorized withdrawals of public funds. “The withdrawals clearly violate the Money Laundering Act,” the source added, noting that the investigation has been ongoing for several months.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment pending the conclusion of the interrogation.
Tambuwal, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and was formerly Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
