Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over an alleged N70 billion fraud.
Jaja was detained 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 trio is under investigation for money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation linked to the N70 billion.
The EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in connection with the matter.
According to the Commission, investigations revealed that N59 billion was withdrawn through various bank accounts opened by Jaja on behalf of the state government. The funds were allegedly transferred to Abubakar and Sambo, who then disbursed cash payments to party agents and the governor’s associates.
Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has since been rearrested.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests.
