Anambra, Lagos lead in UTME malpractices

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Data obtained from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has revealed that Anambra and Lagos states have the majority among the 80 suspects being interrogated by the police for their involvement in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination malpractices.

The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday said new methods of exam fraud were observed during the registration and examination processes.

He said the new methods include identity and biometric frauds involving combined thumbprints of candidates and impersonators at registration points in connivance with some CBT centres, double registration, and attempted substitution of self by candidates.

According to the data, Anambra had the highest number, with 14 suspects arrested for 13 cases of impersonation and one picture mismatch.

Lagos follows with nine suspects arrested for cases of impersonation, spying, and possession of mobile phones.

Other states with notable arrests include Delta with eight suspects for impersonation, Kano with seven suspects for impersonation and mobile phones possession, and Kaduna with six suspects for impersonation and mobile phone possession. Punch