The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the accountant general of Bauchi State, for alleged N70 billion fraud.
LEADERSHIP learnt that he was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, March 17, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed bureau de change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a point-of-sale (POS) operator.
They were arrested in connection with investigations into N70 billion money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation.
It would be noted that the commission is investigating the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, regarding the matter.
Investigations have already shown that N59 billion had been withdrawn from various bank accounts opened and operated by the accountant general on behalf of the state government.
LEADERSHIP learnt that the money was moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who in turn made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
Also, it was discovered that the BDC operator, Abubakar, jumped bail and has now been re-arrested.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest.
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