As part of efforts to ensure the safety of candidates writing the 2026 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB, Computer-Based Test CBT, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State, Iyamah Daniel Edebor, has beefed up security across the state.
Edebor in a statement on Thursday, April 16, 2026, deployed officers of the command to secure JAMB CBT center ahead of the exams.
He assured candidates and their parents of police commitment to maximum security through strategic deployment to protect the children participating in the exercise.
Edebor also warned candidates against any form of examination malpractice, even as he called for total cooperation with the police personnel deployed to the various centers.
The statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, revealed that there has been “strategic deployment of Police personnel, operational assets, and intelligence officers to all approved centres for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) across Bayelsa State.”
It noted that, “this proactive measure, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, is aimed at ensuring a safe, secure, and conducive environment for candidates, examination officials, and other stakeholders throughout the examination period.
“Operatives have been charged to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and take decisive action against examination malpractice, disorderly conduct, or any form of security breach.
“They are also to work in close synergy with other security agencies to effectively secure examination centres, their immediate environments, and access routes.”
Further, the CP called on candidates, parents, guardians, and the general public to “cooperate fully with security personnel and adhere strictly to all examination guidelines to ensure a smooth and hitch-free exercise.
“The command reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property and urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities through the following emergency lines: 07034578208, 09167322691.”
