The EFCC has arrested Bauchi State’s Accountant General, Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, over alleged financial fraud amounting to ₦70 billion.
Jaja was taken into custody on Wednesday in Abuja, along with Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed BDC operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a PoS operator.
According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the arrests are linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected money laundering, public fund diversion, and financial misconduct.
He also confirmed that Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, is under scrutiny as part of the probe.
Investigations so far suggest that ₦59 billion was withdrawn from government accounts managed by Jaja.
The funds were allegedly passed through Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash to individuals affiliated with the governor.
The EFCC further revealed that Abubakar had previously violated his bail conditions before being recaptured.