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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned examination cheats to stay off all the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres hosting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) nationwide.
The Corps also affirmed its avowed commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of all Board’s examinations through strict vigilance at all centres conducting the examination.
The Deputy Commandant-General, Operations, Mr. Phillips Ayuba, gave the warning at a high- level stakeholders meeting of the Corps with JAMB ahead of the 2026 UTME in Abuja.
According to him, the NSCDC is strengthening its synergy with JAMB so as to have as seamless examination, stem the incidences of examination malpractices, extortion as well as guarding against theft and vandalism of the Board’s critical assets nationwide while maintaining a high level of discipline and professionalism among its personnel.
The DCG also sounded a note of warning that henceforth, state commandants would be held accountable for any act of misdemeanours perpetrated within their commands, noting that the move is to serve as a deterrent to others.
In his remarks, the Registrar, Prof. is-haq Oloyede commended the existing cordial relationship between the two organisations, saying the partnership goes beyond their involvement in the Board’s examination.
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He also recalled the series of measures that the DCG had taken to stem some acts of misdemeanours such as theft, vandalisation of office equipment, which were hitherto the hallmarks of some state offices of the Board.
Oloyede also emphasised the importance of gender sensitivity during the screening of candidates into the examination hall by NSCDC personnel.
He, therefore, appealed to the Corps to address the situation by deploying female operatives alongside their male counterparts to screen female candidates.
On punctuality, Prof Oloyede stressed the need of the officers to shun lateness to centres in view of the series of pre-examination activities and screening of candidates before they enter into the examination hall.
He stated that such proactive measures would go a long way towards preventing the smuggling of cell phones and other banned items that could be used to compromise the examination.
