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The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 individuals suspected of hacking into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) servers operated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), News360 Nigeria reports.

Security sources confirmed that the arrests, made across Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Kano, and Delta states, represent a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrimes targeting Nigeria’s education sector.

The suspects are believed to be part of a larger syndicate of over 100 members, accused of breaching the computer systems of national examination bodies such as JAMB and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Preliminary findings revealed that the hackers installed malicious software on examination hardware, granting them remote access to JAMB servers at selected Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Their objective was to manipulate examination results and compromise the credibility of the CBT system.

According to security sources, the syndicate’s method involved placing routers close to targeted CBT centres, enabling them to override JAMB’s platforms. It was gathered that candidates allegedly paid between ₦700,000 and ₦2 million to access exam answers through this illegal network.

The breach reportedly caused discrepancies between questions and answers during the UTME, contributing to widespread complaints about mass failures in the 2025 edition. Some of the syndicate members, reportedly owners of private schools and colleges, were said to have led the hack in a bid to discredit the CBT system, fearing its full adoption by other examination bodies like WAEC and NECO might disrupt their fraudulent dealings.

“The DSS has been quietly tracking this dangerous network of cyber attacks,” a security operative disclosed. “Their aim was to sabotage the credibility of our examination system, but thankfully, their activities have been uncovered.”

So far, investigations have found no evidence implicating the seven JAMB officials who supervised the compromised centres, though inquiries are ongoing. The arrested suspects are currently in DSS custody in Abuja, with their identities withheld pending formal charges.

A DSS spokesperson assured that all culprits would be prosecuted. “Those found guilty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the official stated.

https://news360ng.com/dss-police-arrest-20-auspects-for-hacking-2025-utme-server/

Hmmmm.

Very good move

Waw, evil genius. Imagine if they've not been tracked, the magnitude of damage they will continue to do and it's effects on the nation.

Newsgeek24:
The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 individuals suspected of hacking into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) servers operated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), News360 Nigeria reports.

The suspects are believed to be part of a larger syndicate of over 100 members, accused of breaching the computer systems of national examination bodies such as JAMB and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Preliminary findings revealed that the hackers installed malicious software on examination hardware, granting them remote access to JAMB servers at selected Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Their objective was to manipulate examination results and compromise the credibility of the CBT system.

According to security sources, the syndicate’s method involved placing routers close to targeted CBT centres, enabling them to override JAMB’s platforms. It was gathered that candidates allegedly paid between ₦700,000 and ₦2 million to access exam answers through this illegal network.

https://news360ng.com/dss-police-arrest-20-auspects-for-hacking-2025-utme-server/

This is hogwash
By the time another IT guru comes in to investigate, oloyede will start shedding crocodile tears again.

Hmm

Make them scapegoats...let it be a deterrent to others. Instead of encouraging kids to read they are enabling them to end up as empty headed graduates.

Lol...

Nigeria is indeed a crime scene

I've been saying this for long, most of these CBT centers need to be closely monitored, else they turn those centers to miracle centers like WAEC.

We need more information on this.

Manipulation everywhere. Universities sells degree, weac parents pay for malpractice even JUPEB and IJMB is not left out. Heard parents pay to switch candidates results for their children. Especially the private universities offering these programmes

They have finally "found" those to be blamed for their inefficiencies!

Newsgeek24:
The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have apprehended 20 individuals suspected of hacking into the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) servers operated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), News360 Nigeria reports.

Security sources confirmed that the arrests, made across Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Kano, and Delta states, represent a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrimes targeting Nigeria’s education sector.

The suspects are believed to be part of a larger syndicate of over 100 members, accused of breaching the computer systems of national examination bodies such as JAMB and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Preliminary findings revealed that the hackers installed malicious software on examination hardware, granting them remote access to JAMB servers at selected Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. Their objective was to manipulate examination results and compromise the credibility of the CBT system.

According to security sources, the syndicate’s method involved placing routers close to targeted CBT centres, enabling them to override JAMB’s platforms. It was gathered that candidates allegedly paid between ₦700,000 and ₦2 million to access exam answers through this illegal network.

The breach reportedly caused discrepancies between questions and answers during the UTME, contributing to widespread complaints about mass failures in the 2025 edition. Some of the syndicate members, reportedly owners of private schools and colleges, were said to have led the hack in a bid to discredit the CBT system, fearing its full adoption by other examination bodies like WAEC and NECO might disrupt their fraudulent dealings.

“The DSS has been quietly tracking this dangerous network of cyber attacks,” a security operative disclosed. “Their aim was to sabotage the credibility of our examination system, but thankfully, their activities have been uncovered.”

So far, investigations have found no evidence implicating the seven JAMB officials who supervised the compromised centres, though inquiries are ongoing. The arrested suspects are currently in DSS custody in Abuja, with their identities withheld pending formal charges.

A DSS spokesperson assured that all culprits would be prosecuted. “Those found guilty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the official stated.

https://news360ng.com/dss-police-arrest-20-auspects-for-hacking-2025-utme-server/

Rubbish write up.
Why pay 700,000 k for result while you could write the exam and sort yourself with that money in the Uni.
Placing routers to manipulate results? Oga the CBT results are not operational during the exam hence yiy do not get your result after submitting your answers.
You guys are pathetic.
Where are their pictures?
Who are the syndicates?

Drama upon drama.
So assuming Alex Onyia didn't raise a public cry, DSS wouldn't have caught any "suspects" abi?

Gadus

saysoo:
Rubbish write up.
Why pay 700,000 k for result while you could write the exam and sort yourself with that money in the Uni.
Placing routers to manipulate results? Oga the CBT results are not operational during the exam hence yiy do not get your result after submitting your answers.
You guys are pathetic.
Where are their pictures?
Who are the syndicates?

As an ICT Expert, I can tell you it's BIG FAT LIE by DSS and Police to apprehend those involved.


Read my lips very well: NO BODY HACK JAMB SERVER.

JAMB CBT is highly secured, and it's negligence and manipulation from their own end that caused the mass failures.

You are very wrong on the private schools you mentioned.
If you have your money for the tuition fee...private School will give you the admission and the right education you need. Just make sure your child score is 200 and above.

samomoli:
Manipulation everywhere. Universities sells degree, weac parents pay for malpractice even JUPEB and IJMB is not left out. Heard parents pay to switch candidates results for their children. Especially the private universities offering these programmes

Bloody liars