A suspected fake Joint Administration Matriculation Board (JAMB) coordinator identified as Eric Nwombu, has been arrested for impersonation by the Anambra State Police.
The suspect was arrested at Atani with alleged unlawful possession of Jamb examination materials and slips.
According to the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, “Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials.
“Items recovered includes eight (8) JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he could not satisfactorily account for.
“The arrest followed a report of how the suspect was collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who had come to check their examination centers in a Cyber cafe, Atani.
“Upon inquiry, the suspect allegedly claimed to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in Atani. The Staff of the Computer center dissatisfied with his response and suspicious of his actions, alerted the Police Operatives in the area. On sighting the Operatives approaching, the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.
“Preliminary investigation has since commenced, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc minps PhD, reiterates the Command’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of public examinations and urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the Police.”
