JAMB: Nigeria Police bust sophisticated UTME exam malpractice syndicate
The Nigeria Police Force and JAMB disrupted a cyber-assisted UTME exam malpractice syndicate at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State, during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Three suspects were arrested for unauthorized remote access to candidates’ systems, and results from affected centers have been withdrawn pending further investigations.
The Nigeria Police Force, collaborating with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), announced the dismantling of a sophisticated exam malpractice syndicate during the 2026 UTME at the College of Education in Warri, Delta State. The operation followed intelligence-led probes into attempts to compromise exam integrity through technology-assisted fraud and unauthorized remote access to examination systems. Preliminary investigations revealed that during the exam, unauthorized remote access was illegally gained into candidates’ computer systems. Acting on digital forensic leads, police operatives arrested three suspects linked to the criminal activity, who are now assisting with ongoing investigations. JAMB has withdrawn results from affected centers while additional examination hubs are being scrutinized for similar illegal activities. Candidates impacted by the breach will be rescheduled for a mop-up exam as per established procedures. The Nigeria Police Force warned all candidates, center operators, and collaborators against exam malpractice, cyber fraud, or unauthorized system intrusion. The force emphasized its commitment to dismantling criminal networks undermining Nigeria’s educational system.
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