NSCDC arrests suspect who operates illegal JAMB registration centre in Anambra

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command on Monday, paraded one suspect, Ezennia Benjamin Onyeka for allegedly involved in operating illegal registration of candidates in an unaccredited centre and for selling the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms above its official price in Awka.

The State Commandant, Mr.  David Bille, who paraded the suspect at the state headquarters Awka, said that he was arrested after an intelligence report on his activities indicates he was selling each JAMB form for between N5000 and N7000.

He gave the name of the suspect as Ezennia Onyeka Benjamin, operating an illegal registration centre known as 100 percent Computer Center at Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of the state.

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According to him, the suspect was charging the unsuspecting candidates above the official N4,700 stipulated by JAMB.

“After careful and discreet investigation carried out by men of the Corps in  Anambra  Command,  it was discovered that the cybercafe being operated by the suspect was not on the list of centres accredited by JAMB to sell its forms,’’ he said.

The Commandant said the NSCDC officials who arrested the suspect disguised themselves as prospective applicants to the cyber cafe.

“The under covers observed that the suspect was exploiting innocent and young Nigerians seeking for brighter future in education through securing admission in tertiary institutions across the country.

“ The suspect, who admitted the offence pleaded for forgiveness, promising to turn a new leaf when released.

According to him, ” I am remorseful for engaging in this illegal act and I asked for forgiveness”.

Meanwhile, the State Commandant said the command is still investigating to unravel all his accomplice and as soon as investigation is over,  the suspect would be charged to court.