Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion.
The former House of Reps Speaker reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is being interrogated by investigators.
According to Vanguard, 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 on going for months.
However, the EFCC is yet to issue an official statement on the development as of press time.
Tambuwal, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was previously Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He is currently a Senator in the 10th National Assembly representing Sokoto South Senatorial district.