Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State for alleged N70 billion fraud.
He was arrested 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 three were apprehended in connection with an investigation into money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation amounting to N70 billion.
The Commission is also investigating the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, in relation to the case.
According to the EFCC, their investigations revealed that N59 billion in cash was withdrawn through various bank accounts opened and operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government.
It is alleged that the funds were then transferred to Abubakar and Sambo, who used the money to make cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, the BDC operator, had previously jumped bail but has now been re-arrested.
EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest.
