The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over allegations of a N70 billion fraud.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside two others—Aliyu Abubakar, an operator of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC), and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
According to the EFCC, the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into suspected money laundering, diversion of public funds, and financial misappropriation linked to the Bauchi State government.
Preliminary findings by the anti-graft agency reveal that a staggering N59 billion was withdrawn from various state government bank accounts allegedly controlled by the Accountant General.
The funds were reportedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who, in turn, disbursed cash payments to political associates and party agents linked to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
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The EFCC has also confirmed that Governor Bala Mohammed is being investigated in connection with the case. However, no formal charges have been brought against him yet.
Abubakar, the BDC operator, had previously jumped bail but was rearrested as part of the latest operation.
EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests, stating that further investigations are ongoing.
The development has sparked concerns over financial accountability in Bauchi State, with observers keenly watching how the case unfolds.