- Police Arrest Man for Impersonation, Possession of JAMB Materials in Anambra
- Items recovered from the suspect include eight JAMB examination slips and a notebook containing names and exam numbers of students
- The police said investigations are ongoing, adding that the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for further inquiry
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Eric Nwombu, for allegedly impersonating an official and being in possession of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination materials.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest was carried out by operatives under the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative.
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According to him, items recovered from the suspect include eight JAMB examination slips and a notebook containing names and exam numbers of students, which he could not properly explain.
The police said the arrest followed a tip-off that the suspect had been collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who visited a cyber café in Atani to check their exam centres.
During questioning, Nwombu reportedly claimed to be a JAMB coordinator in the area, a claim that raised suspicion among staff of the computer centre, who subsequently alerted the police.
He was arrested while allegedly attempting to flee upon sighting the operatives.
The police said investigations are ongoing, adding that the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for further inquiry.
The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting the integrity of public examinations and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
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