The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, over an alleged N70 billion fraud. He was apprehended in Abuja alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a PoS operator.
The trio is under investigation for alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation. The EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in connection with the case, as reports indicate that N59 billion was withdrawn from state accounts and funneled to political associates.
EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, revealing that Abubakar, who previously jumped bail, has now been rearrested.
