The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed its arrest of former Sokoto State’s Governor and current Senator Aminu Tambuwal over allegations of massive cash withdrawals totaling ₦189 billion during his eight-year tenure.
Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday.
The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, has so far declined to comment on the matter.
The alleged infractions reportedly contravene provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
EFCC’s investigations on him are linked to suspicious withdrawals from the Sokoto State Government’s accounts between 2015 and 2023, allegedly funnelled to private individuals and political associates.
Tambuwal, 59, is a lawyer and career politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 before becoming Governorfor two terms.
However, one EFCC source said, ”Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189billion.
“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.”
