Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, over an alleged N70 billion fraud.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar, a bureau de change (BDC) operator from Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
Their arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation into money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation totaling N70 billion.
The EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in connection with the case.
According to the commission, investigations revealed that N59 billion was withdrawn in cash through multiple bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government.
The funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash to party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, the BDC operator, had previously jumped bail but has now been rearrested.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests.
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