The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Bauchi State’s Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, over an alleged N70 billion fraud.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC) operator linked to Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
The EFCC is investigating the trio for alleged money laundering, public fund diversion, and misappropriation. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State is also under scrutiny in connection with the case.
According to the anti-graft agency, approximately N59 billion was withdrawn from multiple government accounts managed by the Accountant General and funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who allegedly distributed the funds to political associates and party agents.
EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, stating, “Investigations showed that cash withdrawals amounting to N59 billion were made through various bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government.”
Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has now been rearrested as the probe continues.
