JUST IN: EFCC arrests Aminu Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraudulent cash withdrawals totaling N189 billion

The withdrawals are said to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday and is being questioned by investigators.

A senior EFCC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Tambuwal is under investigation for suspicious transactions during his tenure, including unauthorized withdrawals of public funds.

“These withdrawals clearly breach the Money Laundering Act,” the official said, adding that the investigation has been ongoing for several months.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment until the interrogation is complete.

Tambuwal, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023 and was formerly the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.

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