A Web of Betrayal: Bauchi’s ₦70 Billion Scandal Unfolds
In the heart of Nigeria’s northeast, a storm brews over Bauchi State, shaking the foundations of governance. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struck again, this time with a staggering revelation—an alleged ₦70 billion fraud that threatens to taint the legacy of the Bala Mohammed administration.
At the center of this unfolding drama is Sirajo Jaja, the state's Accountant General, whose hands were meant to safeguard public funds but now stand accused of siphoning billions. Arrested in Abuja alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Jaja now faces the weight of allegations too heavy to ignore.
The EFCC’s investigations uncovered a jaw-dropping trail: ₦59 billion, withdrawn in cash from various state accounts, funneled through questionable channels. The funds, according to sources, found their way into the pockets of party agents and political associates—a machinery of corruption allegedly orchestrated to serve the interests of those in power.
But the case does not end with Jaja. Governor Bala Mohammed himself is now under scrutiny. The shadows of financial misappropriation have stretched toward the state’s highest seat, raising questions about governance, accountability, and the true custodians of the people’s wealth.
Perhaps the most intriguing twist is the re-arrest of Aliyu Abubakar, a key player in this financial labyrinth who had previously jumped bail. His return to custody signals the EFCC’s determination to unravel the entire network, leaving no stone unturned.
As the investigation deepens, the people of Bauchi watch with bated breath. Will justice prevail, or will this case fade into the archives of unresolved political scandals? In the coming weeks, the nation will witness whether the pillars of accountability stand firm or crumble beneath the weight of power and influence.