DANIEL DAUDA, Jos
The management of Federal University of Education, Pankshin, FUEP, Plateau State, has uncovered two men involved in issuing fake results and certificates of the institution.
The two suspects Mr. Friday Tunkyes and Harvey Obed Ringsum, from Mikang and local governments of Plateau said were arrested and sentenced to one and half years imprisonment each for their involvement in the crime.
The university’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jere Ndazhaga, revealed this during a press conference, held at the NUJ secretariat in Jos on Monday,stating that the incident was discovered when an individual presented a suspicious certificate for verification.
Professor Ndazhaga, said this development is both disturbing and unacceptable to the University management as the culprits were not their staff.
“The incident came to light when an individual presented a suspicious certificate at the Examinations and Records Section of the University with a complaint that the result failed to be uploaded on the JAMB portal.
“Due to the vigilance, professionalism, and high level of sensitivity of the staff on duty, inconsistencies were immediately observed.
“The matter was promptly escalated to the University Security Unit, where further details emerged and in turn they contacted the Divisional Police Office (DPO), Pankshin.
“Following preliminary investigations, the case was formally reported to the State Intelligence Department (SID) on Monday, 17th November, 2025, at about 4:30 pm, based on credible intelligence that criminal elements were producing fake results and certificates bearing the name of the University.
“Subsequent undercover security operations led to the arrest of Mr. Friday Tunkyes (male) of Mikang Local Government Area on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025.
This arrest further resulted in the apprehension of another suspect, Mr. Harvey Obed Ringsum (male) of Mangu Local Government Area, on Wednesday, 19th November 2025.
“During the operation, numerous forged certificates of various academic qualifications and official emboss stamp of the institution were recovered from the suspects.
The Nigeria Police Force diligently prosecuted the matter. Following investigations, arraignment, and due legal process, the two suspects were found guilty, convicted by a competent court of law and sentenced to one and a half (1½) years imprisonment each.
“They are currently serving their sentences at a Correctional Centre. This action is intended to serve as a strong deterrent to others who may contemplate similar criminal acts,” the acting VC stated.
He acknowledged that the university is committed to protecting its integrity and reputation, and advised employers both within public and private sectors to verify the authenticity of certificates claimed to be issued by the institution.
“The public is urged to report any suspicious activities that undermine the sanctity of education.”
The university emphasized that genuine certificates represent years of academic training, character formation, and integrity, and will not tolerate any acts that tarnish its image or undermine the value of education.
Recall that, Federal University of Education Pankshin became a full-fledged University following the upgrade of the former Federal College of Education, Pankshin.
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