The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday released a statement saying the results of the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 111,981 candidates were doubtful and would not be released until after an official inquiry.

The statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Dr Fabian Benjamin said “After viewing all CCTV footage during the conduct of the UTME and considering reports from our supervisors, monitors and other independent Nigerians, who took interest in promoting the quality of public examination in Nigeria the exam results for 1,502,978 candidates, were released. But results for 111,981 candidates were withheld for further screening.”

A total of 1,652,825 candidates had registered for the exam

Also, the exam results for 112,331candidates including 350 blind candidates would be released in next to no time, the statement added.

Foreign candidates would write the exam in April.