The Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over alleged fraud involving N70 billion.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale in a statement said Jaja was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an alleged unlicensed bureau de change, operator from Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale, PoS operator.
“The arrests are connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation of state resources.
“The anti-graft agency is also investigating Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in connection with the matter.
“The investigation has revealed that cash withdrawals amounting to N59 billion were made through various bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government. The funds were allegedly moved to Aliyu Abubakar and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, who subsequently made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
“We are committed to tracing and recovering the diverted funds, and those found culpable will face the full weight of the law,” the statement said.
Oyewale added that Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, had been rearrested.
EFCC spokesman further stated that investigations are ongoing, while the suspects remain in custody.
