The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over allegations of financial misconduct involving ₦189 billion.
Sources within the EFCC confirmed to Channels Television that Tambuwal reported to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 am on Monday and is currently undergoing interrogation.
The alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals are said to be in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. However, details regarding the timeframe of the withdrawals remain unclear as of the time of reporting.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the matter.
Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto State Governor from 2015 to 2023, was also Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015.
