- Odibo Victory
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has burst a high-tech examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State.
Preliminary investigation revealed that some criminal groups were trying to cheat in the UTME using technology and illegal access to the examination system.
They illegally gained remote access to candidates’ computer systems while the exercise was ongoing.
This was made known in a press statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DSP Anthony Placid.
According to Placid, the police, acting on credible intelligence and digital evidence, carried out coordinated operations that led to the arrest of three suspects linked to the crime.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, JAMB has taken some measures to make sure that the vice is curbed.
“Consequently, JAMB has taken administrative measures, including the withdrawal of results from affected centres pending the conclusion of investigations.
“Candidates affected by the development will be rescheduled for the mop-up examination in line with established procedures.” The police spokesperson wrote.
Due to the severity of the case, the police warned everyone involved in the examination process to desist from engaging in such activities.
“The Force warns all candidates, examination centre operators, and criminal collaborators to desist from engaging in any form of examination malpractice, cyber-assisted fraud, or unauthorized system intrusion.” The statement read further
Placid reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to identifying, dismantling, and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.