The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against examination malpractice.
Two candidates and one parent have been arrested for allegedly forging 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results using artificial intelligence and other electronic tools.
This breakthrough shows the board’s determination to maintain integrity, similar to how JAMB urged parents to protest admission bias if confident in their scores.
According to JAMB, the suspects were caught after the board’s monitoring systems flagged suspicious score uploads.
Investigations revealed that the forged results were created with the help of AI applications and other digital manipulation techniques. The arrested parent is believed to have played a major role in facilitating the fraud.
This incident highlights the growing challenge of technology-enabled cheating in national examinations.
JAMB has been upgrading its systems to detect irregularities, and this latest arrest shows that the board is actively cracking down on such practices.
The use of AI to fake UTME scores is particularly worrying because it undermines the credibility of the entire admission process.
Many genuine candidates who worked hard for their results could be disadvantaged if fake scores are allowed to circulate.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has consistently warned candidates and parents against any form of malpractice.
He recently urged those who believe they were unfairly denied admission to speak up rather than resort to illegal methods.
This arrest serves as a strong reminder that JAMB is serious about maintaining the integrity of the UTME.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be prosecuted accordingly.
JAMB has advised all candidates to always verify their official results through approved channels and avoid any third-party platforms that promise “upgraded” or “special” scores.
This development is expected to send a clear message to anyone considering using technology to manipulate examination outcomes.
With the 2026 admission process still ongoing, JAMB has promised to remain vigilant and take decisive action against any form of fraud.
Parents and students are urged to focus on genuine preparation and avoid shortcuts that could ruin their future.