Nigeria’s Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) uncover and disrupt an alleged UTME examination malpractice syndicate in Delta State. Reporting from multiple outlets says the operation follows credible intelligence about coordinated attempts to target examination systems during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Punch and Vanguard describe the syndicate as tech-driven, involving remote methods to interfere with candidates’ examination processes, including alleged hacking. Vanguard reports the arrests occur during UTME taking at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State, with officials stating that the intervention is based on intelligence indicating criminal activity aimed at exam systems. Premium Times adds that four suspects are arrested in connection with the allegations, including remote hacking of candidates’ examination systems.
Across the reports, the authorities frame the action as a security response to exam fraud, emphasizing collaboration between the police and JAMB to stop the suspected manipulation of UTME procedures. The sources do not provide additional details on charges, court dates, or the identities of the suspects.
