…the withdrawals were carried out during Tambuwal’s tenure as governor of Sokoto State.
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | Former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of massive cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion.
A highly placed source disclosed that Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he was ushered in to face interrogators. The source alleged that the funds were withdrawn in clear violation of the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“The governor arrived at the EFCC’s HQs around 11:30 a.m. and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime,” the source disclosed, noting that the withdrawals were carried out during his tenure as governor of Sokoto State.
While details of the interrogation remain closely guarded, the magnitude of the alleged financial transactions has stirred political circles, raising questions about accountability in public office.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the matter, saying he could not confirm or deny the ongoing investigation.
The development marks another high-profile case in the anti-graft agency’s ongoing clampdown on suspected large-scale financial crimes involving former state executives.
