In a dual-pronged effort to clean up national institutions and bridge the gap between the law and the streets, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has launched a nationwide campaign for community transparency while simultaneously taking down a high-tech cheating ring.
The crackdown on modern crime took centre stage in Delta State, where the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), dismantled a sophisticated syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
This wasn’t a case of smuggled notes, but rather a digital-age heist involving unauthorised remote access to the computer systems used by candidates at the College of Education, Warri.
“The operation followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise the integrity of the examination through technology-assisted fraud,” stated DCP Anthony Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer. He confirmed that three suspects are currently in custody, noting that “investigations have also uncovered the involvement of additional examination centres suspected to have engaged in similar illegal activities.”
In response to the breach, JAMB has moved swiftly to protect the integrity of the process, withdrawing results from the compromised centres and scheduling mop-up exams for affected students.
The Force sent a stern warning to those attempting to hack the system, stating they remain “committed to identifying, dismantling, and prosecuting criminal networks seeking to undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system.”
While the digital front is being secured, IGP Disu is also focusing on the human side of policing. He has officially directed all Commissioners of Police across the country to step out of their offices and into their communities. The order mandates a series of statewide town hall engagements intended to breathe fresh life into the nation’s community policing initiatives.
By bringing police leadership face-to-face with the public, the IGP aims to foster a partnership built on mutual respect rather than apprehension.
This directive signals a shift toward a more proactive, localised approach to safety, ensuring that the Force is not just seen as a reactive power, but as a collaborative neighbour in the effort to maintain peace.
