Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative under the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspected fake JAMB coordinator, identified as Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials in Atani.
The arrest was made on the morning of April 14, 2026, following reports that the suspect was collecting 2026 JAMB examination slips from students who had visited a cyber café in Atani to check their examination centres.
According to a statement issued on April 18, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect allegedly claimed to be a JAMB 2026 coordinator in the area when questioned by staff of the computer centre.
The police said the response raised suspicion among the staff, who immediately alerted operatives in the area.
Items recovered from the suspect included eight JAMB examination slips and an exercise book containing names and examination numbers of students, which he reportedly failed to satisfactorily explain.
The statement noted that, “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.”
It added that, “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.”
Police further disclosed that the suspect attempted to flee upon sighting officers approaching the scene but was swiftly apprehended.
“On sighting the Operatives approaching, the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended,” the statement said.
Preliminary investigation has commenced, while the matter is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for further discreet investigation.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to protect the integrity of public examinations and warned against fraudulent activities around examination processes.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or actions to the police.
