“It is regrettable that government institutions, particularly JAMB, are often unfairly maligned in situations like this without proper verification,” the statement said.

He described the exercise as largely successful, noting that only a few centres experienced issues, mainly related to power supply and minor technical faults.

JAMB disclosed on Friday night that candidates who wrote the examination on Thursday, April 16, can now check their scores.

JAMB disclosed that an ad hoc official involved in the incident was immediately called to order and directed that no candidate wearing a hijab should be asked to remove or alter it.

Placid said that the force was aware of recent unfounded rumours circulating about safety at certain JAMB examination centres in the North East.

JAMB also assured inclusivity, stating that candidates living with disabilities would be adequately catered for through the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group, JEOG.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), particularly those scheduled for the first session.

One of the candidates, Afodia Joseph, lamented her posting to Bokkos, describing the area as volatile in view of recent incidents.

JAMB has released the names of 23 CBT centres delisted over issues that marred the 2026 mock unified tertiary matriculation examination, UTME

“This is to notify you that examination slip printing is now available”