As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) begins the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has assured the candidates of safety.
Consequently, operatives, according to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, have been deployed with a mandate to ward – off hoodlums and other paid agents detailed to compromise the exercise around all the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the 31 local government areas.
Disclosing this at the State Command headquarters at Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, the state capital, John warned parents to advise their children to steer clear from the centres as no big stick would be spared against straying agents bent on compromising the examinations.
She said, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to inform the general public, particularly candidates participating in the ongoing JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations, that adequate security measures have been put in place across all examination centres in the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free exercise.
“The Command hereby issues a strong warning to all criminal elements and individuals without legitimate business at the examination centres to stay clear of these venues throughout the duration of the examinations.
“Any person found loitering, attempting to disrupt the process, or engaging in any form of examination malpractice or criminal activity will be promptly arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
“Parents and guardians are advised to drop off their wards and refrain from unnecessary gatherings around the examination centres. Only accredited candidates, examination officials, and authorized personnel will be granted access to the designated premises.
“The Command remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of the examination process and ensuring the safety of all participants. Officers have been strategically deployed across the State, while surveillance operations are ongoing to detect and deter any potential security threats.
“Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.
“The commissioner of Police (CP) reassures residents of the Command’s readiness to maintain law and order and wishes all candidates success in their examinations.”
