JAMB Exam Security: Police Deploy Tech, Manpower to Ensure Student Safety
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Nigeria Police Force will deploy technology and additional personnel to ensure the safety of students during the upcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination on April 16, 2026.
- Enhanced overt and covert security measures are in place at examination centers nationwide to prevent incidents, addressing rumors of planned bandit attacks.
- The police urge the public to disregard unverified social media information and rely on official updates from JAMB and the NPF for security assurances.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is leaving no stone unturned to guarantee the safety and security of students participating in the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. In response to circulating rumors about potential threats, the NPF has assured parents and candidates that robust security measures, including the strategic deployment of technology and additional manpower, will be implemented across all approved examination centers nationwide.
The NPF wishes to categorically state that these claims are without basis.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, emphasized that while the NPF does not typically act on mere rumors, the concerns regarding student safety have been taken seriously. Proactive steps, such as routine patrols, perimeter checks, and the deployment of rapid response teams to strategic locations, are already underway. This coordinated effort, in collaboration with other security agencies, aims to preemptively address any potential disruptions and ensure a conducive environment for the examination.
The NPF has taken the following proactive steps to ensure the safety of all candidates.
This comprehensive security strategy underscores the NPF's commitment to protecting the nation's youth and upholding the integrity of educational processes. Candidates are advised to remain calm, arrive at their centers early, adhere strictly to examination regulations, and report any suspicious activities immediately to the on-site security personnel. The public is urged to rely on official communications from JAMB and the NPF and to disregard unsubstantiated claims circulating on social media, as the Force remains dedicated to maintaining peace and public confidence in all national activities.
Any individual or group attempting to disrupt the examination process will be swiftly identified and brought to justice.
Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.