The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Out of 96,838 candidates scheduled, only 11,161 results were released—limited to those who complied with the directive to text “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the SIM card linked to their registration.
In a major crackdown on admission fraud, JAMB, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has apprehended five ringleaders of a syndicate that specialized in producing fake admission letters. The suspects confessed to charging candidates fees to fabricate JAMB admission letters. They are currently being prosecuted at the Federal High Court, Abuja in the case Inspector General of Police Vs Effa Leonard and four others.
“Based on confessions, 17,417 candidates were flagged,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs. He added that while 6,903 candidates have been cleared after addressing minor discrepancies, 10,514 remain under scrutiny. Among them, 5,669 were confirmed to have procured forged letters outrightly, and 4,832 bypassed procedures by engaging the syndicate.
Thirteen candidates flagged due to candidate-based anomalies have now been given clearance to reprint their legitimate letters. Institutions involved include BUK, ESUT, FUTA, YABATECH, and University of Ilorin among others.
JAMB further warns 1,532 condoned candidates who claimed ignorance, noting they only escaped sanction because their institutions completed proper condonement processes.
“The Board reiterates its zero-tolerance for fraud,” Dr. Benjamin said. “Screening continues, and offenders will be prosecuted under the Examination Malpractices Act, regardless of age or parental involvement.”
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