Imo State Police: 15 Missing UTME Students Found Safe, Reunited With Families
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that the 15 students reported missing while traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Okigwe in Imo State for the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been located and safely reunited with their families.
In a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, the police explained that although the students’ vehicle suffered a mechanical breakdown during the journey, they were safely secured and have now returned home. The command thanked citizens and stakeholders for raising awareness on security issues, encouraging continued vigilance.
Meanwhile, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to conduct an independent and transparent audit of its examination systems. Speaking in Abuja about the challenges that disrupted this year’s UTME, Kalu criticized the rushed rescheduling of the exams, which clashed with the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). This overlap forced many students to travel long distances under stressful conditions.
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Kalu stressed that combining internal investigations with external audits is essential to ensure no candidate is left disadvantaged. He also urged JAMB to protect affected students from the Southeast and Lagos from further hardship, offering clear mechanisms for appeal and remark requests. Coordination with WAEC and other exam bodies must continue to prevent future scheduling conflicts that hinder academic progression.
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