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Anambra Police Deploy Operatives to UTME Centres for Safety

From Le Soleil · (1d ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Anambra State Police Command deployed 60 “Safe School” operatives to monitor the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations.
  • The deployment aims to ensure safety, security, and orderliness at examination centers across eight Police Area Commands.
  • This initiative is part of a proactive measure to provide a secure environment and prevent malpractice or disruptions during the exams.

The Anambra State Police Command has taken decisive action to ensure the integrity and safety of the upcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations. With the deployment of 60 specialized "Safe School" operatives across designated centers, the command is demonstrating its commitment to providing a secure and orderly environment for candidates, invigilators, and examination officials.

The Anambra State Police Command has deployed 60 ‘Safe School’ operatives across designated centres to monitor the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations scheduled to hold from 15th to 26th April 2026, in order to ensure safety, security, and orderliness throughout the exercise.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaSpokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, in a press statement detailing the deployment.

This proactive measure, coordinated through the state's eight Police Area Commands, underscores the importance placed on the examination process and the prevention of any potential disruptions or security breaches. The operatives are tasked with maintaining vigilance and ensuring that the exercise proceeds smoothly, free from malpractice.

The deployment with the Operational base located in the respective eight Police Area Command in the State is coordinated by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, forms part of the Command’s proactive measures under the ‘Safe School Initiative’.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaSpokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, in a press statement detailing the deployment.

The command's "Safe School" Initiative is a testament to its dedication to safeguarding lives and property. By focusing on these critical educational events, the police are reinforcing their role in protecting the future of our youth and ensuring a fair and secure examination experience for all participants. Stakeholders are urged to cooperate with security personnel to achieve these objectives.

The exercise is aimed at providing a secure environment for candidates, invigilators, and examination officials, while preventing any form of malpractice, disruption, or security breach.

— SP Tochukwu IkengaSpokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, in a press statement detailing the deployment.
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Originally published by Le Soleil in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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