The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force have arrested at least 20 individuals in connection with a sophisticated hacking ring targeting the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The hacking syndicate, comprising over 100 members, allegedly compromised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board's (JAMB) digital infrastructure.
The suspects are accused of deliberately sabotaging JAMB's computer-based testing (CBT) system to undermine public trust in the format. They allegedly installed malicious software on official examination hardware, allowing them to remotely breach JAMB's servers at targeted CBT centers. The hackers reportedly facilitated inflated scores for "special candidates" who paid between ₦700,000 and ₦2 million for guaranteed results.
Preliminary findings suggest that many of the syndicate's members operate private schools and tutorial centers, profiting from illegal exam assistance. The suspects have confessed to their involvement in the hacking ring.
The alleged hacking activities have raised concerns about the security of the UTME and other computer-based exams in Nigeria. The DSS and Police are working to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
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