EFCC Arrest Bauchi Accountant General Over N70 billion Fraud

The Economy and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC has arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State over allegations of a N70 billion fraud.

Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on March 19th, 2025 alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator & Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, PoS operator.

Their arrests are linked to an ongoing investigation into money laundering, public fund diversion & misappropriation amounting to N70 billion. The EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in connection with the case.

According to the anti-graft agency, investigations revealed that N59 billion in cash withdrawals were made through various bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government.

The funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who then disbursed cash to political party agents and associates of the governor. Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has now been rearrested. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, stating that the investigation is ongoing.