EFCC arrests Bauchi accountant-general over ‘N70bn fraud’
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Bauchi state accountant-general, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a point of sale (PoS) operator.
Salient Times understands that the three were arrested in Abuja on Wednesday.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, confirmed the arrest.
A source within the anti-corruption agency, said they were arrested in connection with investigations of money laundering, diversion of public funds and misappropriation to the tune of N70 billion.
The source said the commission is also investigating Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi, regarding the matter.
He added that investigations showed that cash withdrawal of N59 billion had been made through various bank accounts opened and operated by the accountant-general on behalf of the state government.
The money was allegedly moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who in turn made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
The BDC operator, Abubakar, earlier jumped bail and has now been rearrested.
