Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his earlier detention.
Sen. Tambuwal was invited for questioning by the EFCC on Monday, August 11, and subsequently detained due to allegations of financial misconduct.
He is accused of fraudulently withdrawing a substantial sum of N189 billion during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023.
The allegations suggest that the withdrawals involved misappropriation of state funds, raising significant concerns about fiscal responsibility during his administration.
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Sources within the commission said Sen. Tambuwal was granted administrative bail after meeting specific conditions outlined by the EFCC.
He is expected to leave the commission’s headquarters later tonight, having satisfied the requirements for his release.
This development comes amid ongoing investigations into several high-profile figures for similar allegations of corruption in Nigeria’s political landscape.
