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Breaking: EFCC Detains Ex-Governor Tambuwal Over Alleged ₦189bn Frauds

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on Monday grilled a former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal over suspicious cash withdrawals of N189billion.

Tambuwal, who was in the custody of the anti-graft agency in Abuja, was expected to account for the questionable cash haul during his tenure.

The Ex-Governor, who arrived the EFCC’s Headquarters around 11:30am, was still facing interrogators on the alleged financial crime at press time.

It was unclear if the Ex-Governor will be detained overnight or not.

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A source in EFCC said: “He is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189billion.

“The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.

“We have isolated all the allegations for Tambuwal, it is left to him to respond. “

EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined comments on the matter

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