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Ex Sokoto Governor Held By EFCC Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

Former Sokoto State governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja over allegations of massive financial misconduct.

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According to information obtained from a reliable source, Tambuwal is being questioned over cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion, allegedly made in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022.

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The source disclosed that the former governor arrived at the EFCC headquarters around 11:30 am, where investigators began interrogating him on the suspected offences.

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Efforts to get an official statement from the commission were unsuccessful as its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the case.

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