EFCC detains Tambuwal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday detained a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraud. Tambuwal, who honoured an invitation extended to him by the commission at about 11: 16am on Monday, was subsequently taken into custody.
Multiple sources told our correspondent last night that the ex-Sokoto State governor was quizzed over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189 billion.
He wasn’t arrested as it was reported in some sections of the media. Though, when he was invited to explain what he used N189 billion for, he couldn’t explain. So, he was taken into custody.
I think with that, people interpreted it to be an arrest. He will be with us till tomorrow pending when he will be ready to provide meaningful explanations on how he spent N189bn when he was governor.
“Do you know what N189bn can do for his state (Sokoto) or the country?, one of the sources at the commission asked.
“The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. He will have to explain how the money was spent,” the official, who doesn’t want his name in print, said.
Daily Trust also gathered that another ex-governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has been invited by the EFCC. It was further learnt that the former governor will honour the invitation within the week. It is worthy of note that Ihedioha was the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives when Tambuwal was Speaker. (Daily Trust)
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