The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained the ex-governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, on suspicion of violating money laundering law.

An investigation has been opened more than a month ago in a context of increased fight against corruption. The ex-governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal, is questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, serif"> in connection with a case of alleged fraudulent withdrawals of public funds s' & Raising 189 billion naira ($123 million) on Monday morning, August 11 at EFCC headquarters in Abuja. In reality, the transactions carried out between 2015 and 2023 during his term of office would be in violation of the Money Laundering Act of 2022.