The Nigeria Police Pressure on Tuesday, April 14, introduced plans to take measures in the direction of defending the lives of candidates billed to take a seat for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination throughout the nation.
The police in a press release issued by the Pressure Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid mentioned it’s conscious of current unfounded rumours concerning the security of sure centres in a North Central State for the forthcoming examinations scheduled to happen on April 16.
In line with Placid, whereas the police don’t act on rumours, the issues raised by members of the general public have been duly famous because it issues the security, schooling and way forward for Nigerian youngsters.
He additionally mentioned that the police will take proactive steps to make sure that all JAMB centres are protected.
“To this finish, further safety has been deployed at examination centres nationwide, each overtly and covertly, to forestall any untoward incidents. This consists of routine patrols, perimeter checks, and speedy response groups stationed at strategic places.
“The Nigeria Police Pressure is collaborating carefully with sister safety companies, to observe and handle potential threats successfully. Any particular person or group trying to disrupt the examination course of can be swiftly recognized and delivered to justice,” Placid mentioned.
The Pressure spokesperson additional reassured candidates, mother and father, and most people that each measure has been taken to ensure a protected and conducive setting for all examinations.
Additionally urging members of the general public to ignore each unverified info, Placid mentioned candidates are inspired to reach early at their centres, adhere to examination laws, and report any suspicious actions or individuals to on-site safety personnel.
“The Pressure stays dedicated to sustaining peace, safety, and public confidence in all Nationwide actions, together with the JAMB examinations. The Nigeria Police Pressure appreciates the cooperation of all residents and stakeholders in making certain a clean and safe examination course of, particularly sister safety companies,” he mentioned.