Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged ₦189 billion fraud.
A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and is now a serving senator, was taken into custody at the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters.
He is being questioned over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion, reportedly in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The source said Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC office around 11:30 a.m. and was still undergoing interrogation as of press time. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment.
