The Bayelsa Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), on Monday, said it arrested three cybercafé operators for selling JAMB UTME 2020 forms above the approved N4,700.
The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mrs Christiana Abiakam-Omanu told Newsmen that the arrest was made following complaints by JAMB officials to the command in Bayelsa.
Adiakam-Omanu, who spoke shortly after a visit to JAMB office in Yenagoa to monitor the ongoing registration for the 2020 UTME, said NSCDC frowned at the reported sharp practices.
“The NSCDC has been collaborating with JAMB in providing security for its examinations, materials and staff over the years and we have been involved in their operations.
“We got information from JAMB officials that some cybercafé operators were exploiting candidates and charging more than the approved N4,700 fees for the UTME.
“Due to reports of sharp practices in the registration process the Commandant-General of NSDC expanded the scope of our responsibilities to include the registration for the UTME examinations.
“We deployed personnel on surveillance and so far, three cybercafé operators involved in the syndicate charging students N6,000 and above for purchase of the form are in our custody being interrogated before prosecution,” Abiakam-Omanu said.
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