2019 utme jamb arrests 100 exam cheats shut down 2 cbt centres in abia
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Headline: JAMB Arrests 100 Exam Cheats, Shuts Down 2 CBT Centres in Abia
Date: 2019
Summary: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has arrested 100 candidates who were caught cheating during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abia State. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation and surveillance by JAMB officials. As a result of the cheating, two Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Abia State were shut down.
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- The arrested candidates were found to have used various means to cheat, including the use of mobile phones, calculators, and other electronic devices.
- The two CBT centres, located in Umuahia and Aba, were shut down for violating JAMB's examination rules and regulations.
- JAMB officials also seized several electronic devices and other cheating materials from the centres.
- The arrested candidates will face disciplinary action, including possible cancellation of their UTME results and prosecution.
Quote: "We will not tolerate any form of examination malpractice in our examinations. We will continue to monitor and investigate any suspicious activities to ensure the integrity of our examinations." - JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede.
This article highlights JAMB's efforts to maintain the integrity of the UTME examination and prevent cheating. The arrests and shutdown of the CBT centres serve as a deterrent to other candidates who may be considering cheating.