The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, alongside two others for their alleged involvement in a 70 billion Naira fraud case. The arrests took place in Abuja and also involved Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale operator.
The trio’s arrest is linked to ongoing investigations into accusations of money laundering, misappropriation of public funds, and diversion of government resources. The EFCC has disclosed that approximately 59 billion Naira was withdrawn through multiple state government accounts reportedly managed by the Accountant General. This money was allegedly redirected to Abubakar and Sambo, who then allegedly funneled the funds to associates of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
The bureau de change operator, Abubakar, who had previously evaded legal custody, has now been captured again as part of this operation. Meanwhile, the investigations continue, focusing on understanding the full scope of financial misgovernance attributed to Bauchi State officials.
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