EFCC Questions Former Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged N189bn Cash Withdrawals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday grilled former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion.

Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m., where he was immediately taken in for questioning by the commission’s investigators.

An EFCC insider disclosed, “Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion. 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 a.m. and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.”

Another official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the former governor remained in custody at the EFCC’s Abuja corporate headquarters, adding, “The investigation is ongoing.”

When contacted for an official statement, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the matter.