ABUJA, Nigeria â In a significant crackdown on examination malpractice, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have arrested 20 individuals in Abuja for allegedly hacking the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
đ Key Takeaways:
- 20 suspects arrested: DSS and Police apprehended individuals involved in hacking UTME results.
- Syndicate of over 100: The suspects are part of a larger network targeting examination bodies.
- Financial motive: Candidates paid between âŠ700,000 and âŠ2 million for inflated scores.
- Technical sabotage: Hackers used sophisticated methods to compromise CBT systems.
- Widespread impact: The breach led to mass failures and rescheduled exams for affected students.
đ° The Full Story UTME Hacking:
In a coordinated operation, security agencies have dismantled a syndicate responsible for compromising the integrity of the 2025 UTME. The suspects, arrested in Abuja, are believed to be part of a larger group that specializes in hacking the computer servers of examination bodies like JAMB and NECO.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate installed malicious software on examination body hardware, allowing them to remotely access and manipulate exam results. This breach was designed to discredit JAMB and discourage the use of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for future examinations.
The operation was financially motivated, with candidates paying substantial sums for inflated scores. A significant number of the syndicate members were proprietors of private schools and colleges, profiting from these illicit activities.
The breach had far-reaching consequences, affecting candidates across multiple states and leading to the rescheduling of exams. JAMB has since conducted a resit examination for affected students.
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The recent arrests by the DSS and Nigerian Police highlight the urgent need for enhanced security measures in our examination systems. As the nation grapples with the implications of this breach, stakeholders must collaborate to restore integrity and trust in our educational institutions.
