UTME 2026: Police Deploys Officers To 72 Ogun CBT Centers, Rolls Out Protective Security Measures

As part of effort to strengthen security arrangements for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), operatives of the Ogun state police alongside operational assets have been deployed across the 72 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the state.

DAILY POST reports that the exam is scheduled to hold from 16th to 25th April, 2026.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the deployment followed the command’s adoption of proactive, firm, and intelligence-led security measures aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, and credible examination exercise across all CBT centres in Ogun State.

Babaseyi stated that the operational plan is designed to guarantee visible police presence, early threat detection, and swift response to any security concern before, during, and after the examination period.

He said, “In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, all Area Commanders within 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 warned that any attempt to engage in examination malpractice, impersonation, or any form of disorderly conduct will be met with swift and decisive action, including arrest and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, assured residents of robust, proactive, and firm security coverage throughout the examination period and urged candidates to strictly comply with all examination guidelines and conduct themselves responsibly at all centres.Continue Your, Reading. .