The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed an ongoing investigation into Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over an alleged N70 billion fraud.
As part of the probe, the EFCC arrested Bauchi State Accountant-General, Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed, in Abuja, alongside two others—Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, investigations revealed that N59 billion was withdrawn through multiple bank accounts managed by the Accountant-General on behalf of the state government. The funds were allegedly funneled to Abubakar and Sambo, who distributed them to party agents and associates of the governor.
Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, has now been rearrested. The suspects are being investigated for money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation.
The EFCC has yet to disclose the full extent of the case, but further developments are expected as the investigation progresses.
