Alia Urges Exam Reschedule After Kidnapped UTME Candidates Freed
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- •On April 20, 2026, 20 UTME candidates were abducted by pirates in Calabar and later rescued.
- •Alia formally requested JAMB to reschedule the UTME to accommodate the affected candidates.
- •JAMB withheld results of underage candidates as of April 22, 2026, citing eligibility concerns.
- •The rescued candidates provided firsthand accounts of their kidnapping ordeal, describing psychological distress.
- •JAMB and police have issued conflicting statements regarding the details of the Benue abduction incident linked to the candidates.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If JAMB agrees to Alia's request to reschedule the UTME rescued candidates will have additional time to prepare, potentially improving their exam performance and ensuring fairness.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)UTME 2026: JAMB withholds results of underage candidatesAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Why some UTME results are withheld, JAMB explainsAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Benue Abduction: JAMB, police, Alia give conflicting accounts on victimsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Pirates abduct 20 passengers including UTME candidates in Calabar