The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised alarm over a growing network of examination malpractice involving candidates, parents, and some school operators, reportedly using artificial intelligence to manipulate the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede said the board is contending with coordinated digital attempts, including impersonation and fake online identities, aimed at deceiving candidates.
“The registrations of candidates involved may be cancelled. Ignorance will no longer be accepted as a defence,” Oloyede warned.
Investigations revealed that over 100 candidates paid for illegal assistance, with 83 transactions already traced across 25 states. The probe also uncovered the involvement of some tutorial and remedial centre operators, with three school proprietors currently in custody.
Oloyede further stated that membership in WhatsApp groups promoting “expo” services will now be treated as criminal participation.
JAMB has recommended the cancellation of registrations linked to the malpractice and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the UTME in collaboration with security agencies.
