The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Bauchi State’s Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, over allegations of N70 billion fraud.
Mr Jaja was detained in Abuja alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale, PoS, agent. The arrests are linked to an ongoing investigation into money laundering, diversion of public funds, and financial misappropriation.
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The EFCC is also investigating Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in connection with the case. According to the Commission, N59 billion was withdrawn from various state accounts managed by the Accountant General and allegedly transferred to Mr Abubakar and Mr Sambo, who then allegedly distributed the funds to party agents and associates of the governor.
Mr Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has been rearrested.
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