In a case involving exam malpractice, the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos to six months in prison for impersonating a non-governmental organisation representative during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Chief Magistrate Justice Folashade Oyekan delivered the sentence on October 24, 2024.
Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) while monitoring the UTME at Brix Academy in Abuja. According to a statement from Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Jisos falsely claimed to represent an NGO. His deception was uncovered when questioned by the monitoring team leader. During interrogation, he admitted to being in the examination hall to assist his daughter with the exam.
Justice Oyekan sentenced him on a one-count charge of impersonation, with an option of a N100,000 fine.
