Police operatives and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered an examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Warri, Delta State.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed the breakthrough on Friday during a news conference in Abuja.
Placid said investigators acted on credible intelligence that exposed attempts by criminal elements to compromise the examination through advanced technological manipulation.
“The operation began after intelligence revealed coordinated efforts targeting examination systems,” he told journalists.
He said the offenders allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to candidates’ computer terminals while the examination was ongoing.
“Digital forensic analysis helped our operatives identify the breach and trace those responsible,” Placid said.
The operation led to the arrest of three principal suspects linked to the criminal network.
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“The suspects remain in custody and are cooperating with investigators,” he added.
Ongoing investigations have uncovered additional examination centres suspected of involvement in similar technology-driven malpractice.
Placid said JAMB has withdrawn the affected results pending the conclusion of investigations, while the candidates will be rescheduled for the mop-up examination.
“We will dismantle every network threatening the credibility of our education system and prosecute all offenders,” Placid warned.
