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Police deploy officers to JAMB CBT centres

JAMB said about 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit the examination in 966 CBT centres nationwide from 16 to 25 April.

The police in Osun State have deployed officers to all Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across to ensure adequate security for candidates.

“We have deployed our men since last week for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

“The directive came from Abuja to provide security for the examination, and we have complied fully.

“At any centre you visit, you will see our officers on ground. Deployment has been carried out across all centres.

“All our divisions have centres under their jurisdiction, and they have ensured adequate security coverage for the examination,” Ojelabi, a deputy superintendent of police, added.

NAN reports that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by JAMB, is scheduled to hold from 16 to 25 April.

The board also stated that about 2.2 million candidates are expected to sit the examination in 966 CBT centres nationwide.

(NAN)