‎Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra, recover examination materials

‎Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Safe School Initiative under the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a man identified as Eric Nwombu for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials.
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‎The arrest, which took place on the morning of April 14, 2026, in Atani, followed reports that the suspect had been collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who visited a cyber café to check their examination centers.
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‎According to the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, .the suspect allegedly claimed to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in the area when questioned by staff at the computer center.
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‎His explanation raised suspicion, prompting the staff to alert nearby police operatives.
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‎Upon sighting the officers, the suspect reportedly attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended.
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‎Items recovered from him include eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily account for.
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‎The Anambra State Police Command has commenced preliminary investigations, with plans to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka for further discreet inquiry.
‎Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting the integrity of public examinations.
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‎He also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly to the authorities.
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