POLICE, JAMB BUST EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE SYNDICATE IN DELTA UTME
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled an examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Delta State.
The operation followed intelligence-driven investigations into attempts by criminal groups to undermine the integrity of the examination through technology-enabled fraud and unauthorized remote access to candidates’ computer systems.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, the incident occurred at the College of Education Warri CBT centre during the ongoing UTME exercise.
Preliminary findings showed that illicit remote access was gained into candidates’ systems while the examination was in progress.
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The police said operatives acted on credible intelligence and digital forensic evidence to carry out coordinated raids, resulting in the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to the fraud network.
The statement noted that the suspects are currently in custody and are cooperating with investigators as inquiries continue into the wider syndicate.
Authorities also revealed that investigations had identified additional examination centres suspected of involvement in similar malpractice activities.
Following the discovery, JAMB withdrew results from the affected centres pending the outcome of investigations.
The examination body further assured that candidates impacted by the disruption would not be disadvantaged, as arrangements are underway for them to retake the exam during a mop-up exercise.
The police cautioned candidates, CBT operators and other collaborators against engaging in any form of examination fraud or cyber-related offences, warning that such acts would be met with strict enforcement.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the credibility of Nigeria’s education system, the force said it would continue to track and prosecute all individuals involved in examination malpractice networks.
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