COE Warri: Police, JAMB Bust High-Tech UTME Exam Fraud Syndicate In Delta

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State.

The operation followed intelligence-driven investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise the integrity of the examination through technology-assisted fraud and unauthorized remote access to examination systems.

According to preliminary findings, unauthorized remote access was illegally gained into candidates’ computer systems while the examination was in progress. Acting on credible intelligence and digital forensic evidence, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force launched coordinated operations that led to the arrest of three suspects allegedly linked to the criminal activity.

The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators with further inquiries.
Investigations have also revealed the possible involvement of other examination centres suspected to have engaged in similar illegal activities. As a result, JAMB has withdrawn results from the affected centres pending the conclusion of investigations.

The examination body added that candidates affected by the development would be rescheduled for the mop-up examination in line with its established procedures.

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The police warned candidates, examination centre operators, and collaborators against engaging in any form of examination malpractice, cyber-assisted fraud, or unauthorized system intrusion.

The Force reiterated its commitment to identifying, dismantling, and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.

The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, on Thursday, May 8, 2026.