Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, for his alleged involvement in a N70 billion fraud.
The arrest, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, also involved Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator associated with Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
The trio is under investigation for alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation of state resources.
Sources within the commission revealed, “Investigations have shown that cash withdrawals totalling N59 billion were made through various bank accounts opened and operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government. The funds were subsequently transferred to Abubakar and Sambo, who then made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor. Abubakar, the bureau de change operator, had previously jumped bail and has now been rearrested.”
When contacted, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, confirmed the arrests and indicated that the investigation is linked to the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed.
Credit: Vanguard News Nigeria