By our Reporter
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Delta State.
The operation followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise the integrity of the examination through technology-assisted fraud and unauthorised remote access to examination systems.
According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that unauthorised remote access was illegally gained into candidates’ computer systems while the examination was ongoing at the College of Education Warri.
Acting on credible intelligence and digital forensic evidence, police operatives carried out coordinated operations which led to the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to the criminal network.
The suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
The police further disclosed that investigations uncovered the involvement of other examination centres suspected to have engaged in similar illegal activities.
As a result, JAMB has withdrawn results from the affected centres pending the conclusion of investigations. Candidates affected by the development are expected to be rescheduled for mop-up examinations in line with the board’s procedures.
The Force warned candidates, examination centre operators, and other collaborators against engaging in examination malpractice, cyber-assisted fraud, or unauthorised access to examination systems.
It reiterated its commitment to identifying, dismantling, and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.
