Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at its Abuja corporate headquarters.
According to sources close to the EFCC, Tambuwal is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of 189billion naira.
The Sources say the withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering ( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The former Governor arrived the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30am on monday and is facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale declined comments on the matter when called to respond as at the time of this report.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
