EFCC nabs former Sokoto governor Tambuwal over alleged N189bn scandal

Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.

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

According to sources, Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is being interrogated by investigators.

A senior EFCC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the former governor is facing questions over suspicious transactions during his tenure, involving alleged unauthorised withdrawals of public funds.

“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” the source said, adding that the investigation has been ongoing for months.

Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC, declined to comment until the interrogation is concluded.

Tambuwal, a prominent chieftain in the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), served as governor of Sokoto state from 2015 to 2023 and was previously Speaker of the House of Representatives.

More details are anticipated as the investigation continues.