Nigeria, April 15 -- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has deployed additional security personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, 16 April to Saturday, 25 April.

In a statement issued Tuesday by the Force spokesperson, Anthony Placide, the police said the move follows concerns raised by members of the public over the safety of some examination centres in a North-central state.

The move comes amid concerns raised by some residents and groups in Jos, Plateau State, following recent security tensions in parts of the city.

In separate appeals circulating online, some residents ...