The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), working with the Nigeria Police Force, has apprehended a suspect accused of impersonating the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, in an alleged attempt to defraud members of the public.
The arrest followed an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged misuse of the Registrar’s name and photograph across social media and other platforms. The suspect was apprehended in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
Suspects Allegedly Created Fake Identities
Information released by JAMB indicates that the suspects allegedly used the Registrar’s name and photograph to establish fraudulent identities on platforms including WhatsApp, Truecaller and LinkedIn.
Those identities were allegedly used to approach members of the public and solicit money in connection with supposed government and JAMB contracts.
One of the alleged schemes involved a purported contract for the supply of 200 HP laptops.
JAMB has made it clear that the Registrar did not authorise these activities.
JAMB Clarifies What the Registrar Has Not Authorised
The Board stated that Prof. Segun Aina has not authorised any person to act on his behalf in seeking payments or offering assistance in areas connected with his office.
Members of the public should therefore be particularly cautious of anyone claiming to represent the Registrar while requesting money or promising access to official opportunities.
The warning covers requests relating to:
Collecting money on behalf of the Registrar
Securing contracts or government approvals
Arranging admissions or examinations
Influencing government officials
Demanding gratification from members of the public
Public Warned Against Fraudulent Requests
JAMB has urged people who receive suspicious requests of this nature not to make payments or disclose sensitive information.
Instead, such incidents should be reported to JAMB and the appropriate law-enforcement authorities for necessary action.
The Board's warning is especially relevant to members of the public who may encounter individuals claiming to have direct access to the Registrar or the ability to influence official processes.
JAMB Urges Verification Before Payment
The latest development highlights the need for caution when dealing with unsolicited messages or approaches involving admissions, examinations, contracts or government-related transactions.
A person using the name, photograph or apparent identity of a senior official should not automatically be assumed to be authorised to act on that official's behalf.
The information released by JAMB does not provide the name of the arrested suspect or details of any charges arising from the investigation.
Key Details
Organisation: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
Registrar: Prof. Segun Aina
Law-enforcement partner: Nigeria Police Force
Location of arrest: Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Platforms allegedly used: WhatsApp, Truecaller and LinkedIn
Alleged scheme: Soliciting money for fake government and JAMB contracts
Example cited: Purported supply of 200 HP laptops
JAMB also directs members of the public to remain alert to individuals seeking money or sensitive information under the guise of representing its Registrar.
For official information, the Board's website shown in its public warning is www.jamb.gov.ng.
The arrest underscores JAMB's warning that members of the public should verify suspicious claims before taking financial or other sensitive actions and report suspected fraudulent activity through the appropriate channels.
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