The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. The anti-graft agency said the transactions were carried out in blatant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.

A source within the EFCC, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Tambuwal arrived at the commission’s Abuja headquarters around 11:30 a.m. and remains in custody as interrogations continue. The former governor is being grilled over the alleged large-scale financial misconduct during his tenure.

When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the development. The case has already sparked public interest, given Tambuwal’s prominent political profile and the size of the alleged financial infractions.