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EFCC Detains Ex-Gov Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189bn Fraud 

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of ₦189 billion.  

 

It said the withdrawals were in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. 

A source at the commission who declined to be named confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Monday.

 

It was learnt that Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC Abuja corporate headquarters at about 11:30 am and is still facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime.  

 

EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, however, declined to comment on the matter.

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