By Kasie Abone
Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a male suspect, identified as Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination materials.
The arrest, which took place on the morning of April 14, 2026, in Atani, led to the recovery of eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students; items the suspect could not satisfactorily account for.
According to the statement by Police Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police, the suspect was reported to have been collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who visited a cyber café in Atani to check their examination centres. When questioned, he allegedly claimed to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in the area.
However, staff of the computer centre, dissatisfied with his explanation and suspicious of his activities, alerted police operatives. On sighting the officers, the suspect reportedly attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended.
Preliminary investigations have commenced, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka for further discreet investigation.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public examinations. He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
