JAMB releases mop-up results, gives updates on fake admission.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on June 28. 

JAMB, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, revealed that out of 96,838 scheduled candidates, results have been released for 11,161 candidates who sat for the test, while candidates unable to access their results are advised to send "UTMERESULT" to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration.

Speaking on its crackdown on a fake admission letter syndicate, JAMB said an investigation led to the arrest of five ring-leaders who confessed to producing and distributing forged admission letters, noting that a total of 17,417 candidates were flagged as beneficiaries of the fake letters, with 6,903 cleared after rectifying minor discrepancies, although 10,514 candidates were referred to police investigation offices, with 5,669 confirmed to have procured forged letters and 4,832 attempting to bypass formal admission processes.

JAMB disclosed that some candidates will face consequences, while others will be given a second chance. 

The statement noted that thirteen candidates flagged for individual acts of omission or commission will be allowed to rectify anomalies and print new admission letters, while about 1,532 candidates who claimed ignorance of the syndicate's role will be formally warned but condoned. 

However, 3,300 candidates will remain under investigation for allegedly securing illegitimate admissions, and JAMB has warned that any candidate found guilty of examination malpractice will face prosecution. 

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