Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto state and current senator, is reportedly being questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.
According to TheCable, Tambuwal is in EFCC detention over allegations of fra¥dulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion. The alleged transactions are said to contravene the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
At the time of filing the report, TheCable could not independently verify the period in which the withdrawals took place.
When contacted for comments, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, declined to respond.
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