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Oluwafemi Awodele
2 months ago
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over an alleged ₦70 billion fraud.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja on Wednesday alongside Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed Bureau de Change (BDC) operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday and said the arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation of state resources.
He added that the EFCC is also probing Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, in connection with the case.
source: https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/19/efcc-arrests-bauchi-accountant-general-probes-governor-bala-mohammed-over-alleged
