The immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), at its Abuja corporate headquarter.
It was gathered that Tambuwal is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion.
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The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering ( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The former governor arrived at the EFCC’s Headquarters around 11:30 am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.
EFCC’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined comment on the matter.
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