Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator, in Anambra, recover exam slips, other items
Education
By Ifeizu Joe
Operatives of the Anambra police command drawn from the IGP’s Safe School Initiative squad in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials.
A press release by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that other items were recovered from the fake coordinator.
He said: “Items recovered include eight (8) JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily account for.
“The arrest followed a report of how the suspect was collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who had come to check their examination centers in a cyber cafe, Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area.
“Upon inquiry, the suspect allegedly claimed to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in Atani. The Staff of the Computer center dissatisfied with his response and suspicious of his actions, alerted police operatives in the area.
“On sighting the operatives approaching, the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.
“Preliminary investigation has since commenced, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet investigation.”
Ikenga stated in the release that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu reiterated the Command’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public examinations and urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.
