Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has urged security agencies to expedite investigations into the recent breach of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) website.
Uzodimma, who is also chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, made this known in a statement released on Saturday through the state’s Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba.
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He praised both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) for apprehending suspects linked to the cyberattack.
The cyber intrusion disrupted JAMB’s operations during the most recent examination cycle, affecting over 370,000 candidates—many of whom were from the South East region.
On Friday, the police and DSS confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals accused of tampering with the 2025 computer-based testing platform.
The suspects allegedly accepted bribes to manipulate the system, leading to widespread confusion and distress among students and parents.
Uzodimma hailed the arrests as a crucial step towards uncovering the full extent of the sabotage and restoring public confidence.
He stressed the importance of completing the investigation quickly and prosecuting those involved without delay.
The governor maintained that swift legal action would serve as a strong warning to others contemplating similar acts of cybercrime.
Describing the incident as a stain on the country’s image, the governor emphasised the need for urgent corrective measures.
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He also praised JAMB Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede for his transparency and dedication to maintaining the integrity of the examination process despite the challenges.
