The former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held and questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at their main office in Abuja.
The interrogation is focused on accusations that Tambuwal made “fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion” during his time in office. According to reports, these withdrawals are seen as a “clear breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
TVC News has reported that the former governor “arrived at the EFCC office around 11:30 a.m.” and was then brought before a team of investigators to answer questions about the alleged financial misconduct.
Investigators are calling the controversial withdrawals, which are said to have taken place while he was governor, “a significant violation of financial regulations.”
When asked for a comment, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale chose not to provide any information on the investigation.
This incident is the latest in a series of similar corruption investigations involving former government officials.