Odita Sunday 
By Odita Sunday
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate accused of illegally infiltrating computer systems during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Delta State.
The syndicate was busted during a coordinated intelligence-led operation at the College of Education, Warri, where investigators uncovered what authorities described as a technology-driven attempt to compromise the integrity of the nationwide examination.
According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, on Friday in Abuja, preliminary investigations revealed that unauthorized remote access was gained into candidates’ computer systems while the examination was in progress, raising fresh concerns over the evolving dimension of cyber-assisted examination fraud in the country.
Acting on digital forensic intelligence and other credible leads, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the operation. The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators.
The Police further disclosed that investigations have exposed the involvement of other examination centres suspected to have engaged in similar illegal activities.
In response to the development, JAMB has withdrawn results from the affected centres pending the conclusion of investigations. Candidates impacted by the action are expected to be rescheduled for mop-up examinations in accordance with the board’s procedures.
The Force warned candidates, examination centre operators, and collaborators against engaging in examination malpractice, cyber fraud, or unauthorized access to examination systems, stressing that offenders would be prosecuted.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to identifying, dismantling, and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system,” the statement added.
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