As part of an effort to strengthen security arrangements for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Ogun state police officers and operational assets have been deployed across the state’s 72 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers.
the exam will take place between April 16th and 25th, 2026.
DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated that the deployment came after the command implemented proactive, robust, and intelligence-led security measures to ensure a secure, orderly, and credible examination exercise across all CBT centres in Ogun State.
According to Babaseyi, the operating strategy is intended to provide visible police presence, early threat detection, and a timely response to any security concerns before, during, and after the test period.
He stated, “In accordance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, all Area Commanders in jurisdictions hosting CBT centres have been placed on heightened operational alert and directed to take full charge of security management within their areas.
“They are to ensure strict supervision of deployed personnel, sustained patrols around examination environments, and close coordination with Divisional Police Officers, tactical teams, and JAMB officials to ensure seamless conduct of the exercise.”
He cautioned that any attempt to participate in examination malpractice, impersonation, or unruly conduct will result in prompt and severe action, including arrest and punishment.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, told locals that security would be robust, proactive, and firm throughout the examination time, and he advised applicants to rigorously adhere to all examination requirements and conduct themselves properly at all centers.