Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has taken decisive action against a suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and the unlawful possession of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination materials. This swift operation, conducted under the IGP’s “Safe School Initiative,” underscores the command's commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public examinations.

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Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of Saturday, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials.

Operatives apprehended Nwombu at a cyber cafe in Atani after receiving a report that he was collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students. His claim to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in Atani raised suspicions, prompting the cyber cafe staff to alert the authorities. The suspect’s attempt to flee upon sighting the police further fueled the investigation.

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Items recovered include eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily account for.

Recovered from Nwombu were eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing student names and examination numbers, which he could not adequately explain. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the command's dedication to ensuring fair and secure examinations, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. This incident highlights the persistent challenges faced in maintaining the credibility of educational assessments and the police's role in combating such fraudulent practices.

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The arrest followed a report of how the suspect was collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who had come to check their examination centres in a cyber cafe in Atani.