The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, over an alleged N70 billion fraud involving money laundering and diversion of public funds.
Jaja was apprehended on Wednesday in Abuja alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation that also implicates Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
According to the EFCC, investigations revealed that N59 billion was withdrawn through multiple bank accounts operated by Jaja on behalf of the state government. The funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash payments to political party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, was also rearrested in the operation.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, stating that investigations are ongoing.
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