Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken into custody Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, in connection with an alleged N70 billion fraud.
The arrest took place in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Jaja was apprehended alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator from Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
The three individuals are being investigated for their roles in money laundering, the diversion of public funds, and the misappropriation of an estimated N70 billion.
The EFCC has also opened an investigation into Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in relation to the ongoing case.
According to the EFCC, their probe revealed that the Accountant General had facilitated a withdrawal of N59 billion from various bank accounts under his control, which were set up to manage state funds. This money was allegedly transferred to Abubakar and Sambo, who then used it for cash payments to political party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, the BDC operator, had previously skipped bail but was apprehended once again.
Dele Oyewale, a spokesperson for the EFCC, confirmed the arrests.
