The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is questioning a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 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.
As at the time of filling this report Tambuwal is still with EFCC. He is likely to be in EFCC custody till tomorrow as his Interrogation might extend beyond midnight.
It was learnt that Tambuwal arrived at the EFCC Abuja corporate headquarters at about 11:30 am and has been facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
Issue of detention has not risen yet as EFCC has not applied legally for such.
EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, line could not be reached.
More to follow…
