LagosExplorer reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of its recently conducted mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Saturday, June 22, 2025.
Out of the 96,838 candidates who participated in the special examination, results for 11,161 candidates have now been released and are accessible via mobile. Candidates are advised to check their scores by sending "UTMERESULT" as a single word to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used during registration.
While the results release is a relief for thousands of students, JAMB has raised serious concerns about growing exam and admission-related fraud. LagosExplorer reports that a large-scale syndicate specializing in producing fake admission letters has been uncovered, prompting a major crackdown by the examination body in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. This development comes as JAMB intensifies efforts to uphold the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary admissions process.
According to the Board, over 17,000 candidates were found to have either knowingly or unknowingly engaged with fraudulent agents who sold fake admission letters for illegal placements into various institutions. The Board disclosed that 6,903 of the affected candidates were eventually cleared after confirming minor infractions. However, 5,669 candidates were discovered to have fully purchased fraudulent admission documents and had no records in the official database.
LagosExplorer also reports that another group of 4,832 candidates were linked to attempted bypasses of official condonement procedures for previous infractions, further complicating the admission process. Thirteen additional candidates were flagged for irregularities connected to earlier examination sessions, indicating a well-organized scheme that has been evolving over time.
In response to the findings, JAMB has referred 10,514 candidates to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation, while 1,532 were issued stern warnings but allowed to proceed after proper screening and verification. The remaining 3,300 cases are still under active investigation, with more arrests expected in the coming days.
The Board has reiterated its commitment to protecting the integrity of the admissions process and warned prospective students and parents to avoid shortcuts or dealings with unauthorized individuals. JAMB emphasized that the only valid way to secure admission is through its official channels and warned that offenders will face the full consequences under the law.
LagosExplorer will continue to monitor the unfolding situation as more updates are expected from JAMB in the days ahead.