The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over an alleged ₦70 billion fraud.
Jaja was taken into custody in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 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 arrests are linked to an ongoing investigation into money laundering, diversion of public funds, and financial misappropriation amounting to ₦70 billion.
The EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in connection with the case.
According to the anti-graft agency, investigations have revealed that ₦59 billion was withdrawn in cash from multiple bank accounts operated by Jaja on behalf of the state government.
These funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has now been rearrested.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests and stated that further investigations are ongoing.
