By peterside Rejoice
Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State and current senator, is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
According to sources within the anti-graft agency, Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he faced hours of questioning over the alleged violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The Premier reports that the exact period during which the withdrawals were made has not yet been independently confirmed.
Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023 and previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, has not yet publicly commented on the matter.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to provide details when contacted.
The development has sparked conversations in political and public circles, given Tambuwal’s high-profile political career and influence.
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