The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has come out to set the records straight after an “erroneous report” by an X user (@uchePokoye) says, “15 Candidates Kidnapped”.
The Board said, “the said candidates arranged a vehicle to convey them from Onitsha, Anambra state to write exam at Okigwe, Imo state. On their way, the vehicle developed a fault and unfortunately, there wasn’t a mobile network in the area, as such, they couldn’t call for help. The candidates, according to the Imo state Police, had since reunited with their families.”
It added, “only that Uche Okoye didn’t deem it fit to return to give updates on the misinformation.”
JAMB said: “15 Candidates Kidnapped: Setting Records Straight
“This is to inform the general public that no candidates were kidnapped from Onitsha to Okigwe as erroneously reported by @uchePokoye, The said candidates arranged a vehicle to convey them from Onitsha, Anambra state to write exam at Okigwe, Imo state. On their way, the vehicle developed a fault and unfortunately, there wasn’t a mobile network in the area, as such, they couldn’t call for help.
“The candidates, according to the Imo state Police, had since reunited with their families, only that Uche Okoye didn’t deem it fit to return to give updates on the misinformation. The questions we’re asking as an agency include- Of all the exam towns in Anambra state, what prompted the candidates’ selection of examination towns in Imo state and why group transportation arrangement?”
However, the X user (@uchePokoye), replied: “You are such an irresponsible person!Where did you see kidnapping on this tweet.”
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You are such an irresponsible person!
— Anambra 1st son (@UchePOkoye) May 19, 2025
Where did you see kidnapping on this tweet.https://t.co/QQg1X74V92
