The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed as unfounded recent rumours questioning the safety of some examination centres in a North Central state ahead of the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to begin on April 16.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the claims circulating on social media lack credibility but acknowledged that public concerns over the safety of candidates have been taken seriously.
According to him, the police have implemented proactive security measures nationwide to ensure a safe and hitch-free examination process for all candidates.
“These include the deployment of additional personnel to examination centres, both overtly and covertly, routine patrols, perimeter surveillance, and the positioning of rapid response teams at strategic locations,” the statement said.
The police also disclosed that it is working in close collaboration with other security agencies to monitor and neutralise any potential threats, warning that individuals or groups attempting to disrupt the examination would be promptly apprehended and prosecuted.
Reassuring candidates, parents, and the general public, the NPF said adequate measures have been put in place to guarantee a secure and conducive environment across all centres nationwide.
Candidates were advised to arrive early at their examination venues, comply with all guidelines, and promptly report any suspicious activity to security personnel on ground.
The Force further urged members of the public to disregard unverified information, particularly on social media, and rely only on official communications from the police and JAMB.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding national activities, the NPF expressed appreciation to citizens and partner security agencies for their continued cooperation in ensuring a smooth conduct of the examinations.
