The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, grilled former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion during his tenure.
Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State between 2015 and 2023, was said to have arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m., where he was ushered into an interrogation room by investigators.
A senior official of the commission, who spoke to PLATFORM TIMES on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the alleged transactions were in breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being investigated over fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion, which we believe contravene the provisions of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said.
Another top EFCC operative confirmed that Tambuwal was still in custody at the commission’s headquarters as of Monday evening.
“The investigation is ongoing, and he will remain with us until we conclude the preliminary stage,” the official stated.
Efforts to get an official reaction from the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, proved abortive, as he declined to comment on the matter.
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