Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, on charges of money laundering and the diversion of public funds totaling ₦70 billion.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, along with an unlicensed Bureau De Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, and a Point-of-Sale operator, Sunusi Sambo.
An EFCC source revealed to Punch that the suspects are under investigation for significant financial misconduct, with records showing withdrawals amounting to ₦59 billion from various bank accounts linked to the Accountant General’s office.
“They were arrested in connection with investigations into money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation totaling ₦70 billion,” the source disclosed.
The EFCC has intensified its investigation into the financial transactions tied to the Bauchi State government, with particular focus on how the alleged misappropriated funds were moved and used.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests but declined to provide further details regarding the ongoing investigation.