REPORTER: IFEANYI CHINWUKO
Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative, Anambra State Police Command, have arrested a suspected fake JAMB coordinator, Eric Nwombu, for criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials.
The arrest was made in the early hours of Monday, 14th April 2026, at a cyber café in Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area.
According to the Press Release made available by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was allegedly collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who had gone to the café to check their examination centres.
He reportedly introduced himself as the official JAMB 2026 coordinator for Atani.
Staff of the computer centre, who grew suspicious of his activities, promptly alerted police operatives on duty in the area.
On sighting the security men approaching, the suspect attempted to take to his heels but was promptly apprehended.
The Police Press Statement explained that Items recovered from him include eight (8) original JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily account for.
It says preliminary investigation has commenced, and the suspect will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for further discreet investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reiterated the Command’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public examinations across the state.
CP Orutugu urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around examination centres to the nearest police formation without delay.
