Ex Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal in EFCC custody over alleged N189bn scandal
By Idun Maximus
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at its Abuja corporate headquarters.
A credible source told the media in confidence that the former speaker of the House of Representatives was being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189billion.
According to the source, the withdrawals were in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“The governor arrived the EFCC’s Hqs around 11:30am and facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime”, the source said.
When contacted, EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined comments on the development.
