The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has uncovered a suspected high-tech examination malpractice syndicate linked to the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State.
The operation, carried out at the College of Education, reportedly exposed a coordinated scheme involving the remote infiltration of candidates’ computer systems during the examination process. Investigators said the suspects allegedly attempted to manipulate examination results in real time through unauthorized digital access.
Police operatives arrested three principal suspects during the operation, and the individuals are currently assisting investigators with further inquiries into the network.
Authorities disclosed that ongoing investigations have revealed possible connections to other examination centres allegedly involved in similar activities. As part of immediate measures, JAMB has reportedly withdrawn results from centres linked to the suspected malpractice and announced that affected candidates will sit for a mop-up examination.
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In a statement issued in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, warned candidates, examination officials, and centre operators against engaging in examination fraud or cyber-related offences.
According to him, the police remain committed to dismantling criminal networks undermining the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.
The latest development highlights growing concerns over the use of digital technology in examination malpractice and renewed efforts by security agencies and examination authorities to strengthen the integrity of public examinations across the country.
