By Zailani Mustapha The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General of Bauchi State...
By Zailani Mustapha
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, along with Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a point-of-sale (PoS) operator, over allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of public funds.
The trio was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, according to Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s spokesperson, who confirmed the operation.
A source within the anti-graft agency disclosed that the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of ₦70 billion in public funds. The probe also extends to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over suspected financial irregularities.
Investigations have reportedly uncovered that ₦59 billion was withdrawn through multiple bank accounts operated by the Accountant-General on behalf of the state government. These funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash payments to political party agents and associates of the governor.
Notably, Abubakar had previously jumped bail but has now been rearrested as part of the ongoing probe. The EFCC is expected to intensify its investigation into the matter.
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