Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be questioned about alleged ₦189 billion in fraudulent cash withdrawals.
The withdrawals were blatantly against the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022, according to the official. However, as of the time this report was filed, it is unclear how long the withdrawals were made.
According to information obtained, Tambuwal was questioned about the alleged financial crime after arriving at the EFCC Abuja corporate headquarters at around 11:30 a.m yesterday, the 11th of August, 2025.
However, Dele Oyewale, the spokesperson for the EFCC, chose not to comment on the issue.
From 2015 to 2023, Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was the governor of Sokoto State. From 2011 to 2015, he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
