The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Naija News reports that this is coming hours after he was grilled in Abuja over an alleged ₦189billion fraud.
Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, was seen in photos circulated on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening, prompting reactions from his supporters.
One user, Emma Umeh, posted: “Sen Tambuwal is back home. Thank you Nigerians for standing against the oppression of the APC.”
Naija News reported earlier that the EFCC had on Monday invited Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State for eight years and previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, over alleged financial misconduct and illegal withdrawal during his tenure.
Tambuwal, who honoured an invitation extended to him by the commission at about 11: 16 am on Monday, was subsequently taken into custody.
“He wasn’t arrested as it was reported in some sections of the media. Though, when he was invited to explain what he used ₦189 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 ₦189bn when he was governor.
“Do you know what ₦189bn can do for his state (Sokoto) or the country?” a source at the commission told Daily Trust.
“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 said.
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