The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, in connection with an alleged N70 billion fraud.
The EFCC has also arrested key individuals involved, including the state’s Accountant-General, Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed.
According to EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the investigation revealed that a staggering N59 billion was withdrawn through various bank accounts operated by the Accountant-General on behalf of the state government. “The money was moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who in turn made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor,” Oyewale stated.
The arrested individuals include Aliyu Abubakar, a BDC operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator. The duo is under investigation for money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation of state resources to the tune of N70 billion.
Abubakar had previously jumped bail but was recently rearrested as part of the ongoing investigation. The EFCC’s probe is part of its wider efforts to clamp down on corruption in Nigeria.