Matilda Omonaiye/
The Ogun State Police Command has intensified security surveillance across the state as the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) gathers momentum, with Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, leading a high-level inspection of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
In a proactive move to guarantee a hitch-free examination process, Ojajuni, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Bolanle Muritala, toured multiple JAMB-accredited CBT centres to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of security deployments.
The on-the-spot inspection, conducted on Friday, focused on ensuring that candidates sit for their examinations in a safe, calm, and intimidation-free environment. The visit also served as a real-time audit of operational readiness, crowd control measures, and officer responsiveness at the centres.
Addressing officers during the exercise, the Police Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the professionalism and alertness displayed by personnel on duty, noting that their conduct reflects the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on lapses during critical national assignments.
“The safety of our students remains paramount,” Ojajuni said, reassuring parents, guardians, and education stakeholders that the Command has put in place robust security architecture to safeguard all examination venues throughout the UTME period.
He further urged candidates to remain orderly, comply with security protocols, and cooperate fully with officers to ensure a seamless exercise.
The inspection underscores the Ogun Police Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and its strategic emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups, particularly students, during high-stakes national activities.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who confirmed the development, reiterated that the Command will sustain heightened vigilance until the conclusion of the examination nationwide.
The UTME, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is one of Nigeria’s most critical academic exercises, drawing thousands of candidates across the country annually.
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