By Abiola Olawale
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained former Sokoto State Governor and current senator representing Sokoto south Senatorial district of Sokoto State at the Senate, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged inappropriate cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion.
The New Diplomat checks show that the investigation is centered on allegations of suspected violations of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The New Diplomat gathered that Tambuwal, who served as Sokoto State governor from 2015 to 2023 and previously as Speaker of the House of Representatives, reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025, and was immediately placed in detention for further questioning.
According to sources within the anti-graft agency, the probe centres on alleged unauthorized, inappropriate cash withdrawals effected during his tenure, which are alleged to have breached financial regulations.
“The withdrawals are in clear violation of the Money Laundering Act,” an anonymous EFCC official told The New Diplomat.
However, the EFCC hasn’t issued any official statement regarding this unfolding development.
