The Nigeria Police Force, in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered and dismantled a major examination malpractice network in Delta State.In a statement released on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed that members of the syndicate were apprehended during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination at the College of Education in Warri.
Placid explained that the breakthrough followed intelligence-driven investigations into efforts by suspected fraudsters to compromise the examination process through advanced technological manipulation and unauthorised remote access to exam systems. Preliminary findings revealed that the suspects allegedly gained illegal remote access to candidates’ computer systems while the examination was in progress, raising serious concerns about the use of cyber tools to undermine the examination process.
According to the police spokesperson, coordinated operations based on credible intelligence and digital forensic evidence led to the arrest of three individuals believed to be directly connected to the scheme. He noted that the suspects remain in police custody and are currently assisting investigators, while further inquiries have uncovered links to other examination centres suspected of engaging in similar fraudulent practices.
In response to the discovery, JAMB has initiated administrative actions, including withholding results from the affected centres pending the completion of investigations. Candidates impacted by the development will be given another opportunity to sit for the examination during the mop-up exercise, in accordance with JAMB’s existing guidelines.
The police have issued a strong warning to candidates, centre operators and other collaborators against involvement in examination malpractice, cyber-enabled fraud or unauthorised interference with examination systems. Placid reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to tracking down, dismantling and prosecuting all criminal networks attempting to compromise the credibility and integrity of Nigeria’s education system.
Source: https://guardian.ng/
