By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has uncovered a sophisticated result falsification syndicate operating within the institution.
This revelation was made by the Rector, Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo, during a press conference held at the Polytechnic’s conference hall on Thursday.
Professor Ogbo said that despite the ongoing reforms aimed at sanitizing the academic system, the management discovered a cartel that specializes in forging student results for financial gain.
According to him, the syndicate involves students, non-students, and a few dishonest staff members who collaborated to produce fake results using original institutional materials.
He disclosed that four suspects — Aminu Mustapha, Mfon Asuquo, Abubakar Musa, and Dansuma Marcy — have been apprehended in connection with the act.
The Rector said the suspects worked with result processors within the system to manipulate academic records.
During interrogation, one of the suspects, a female member of the syndicate, confessed that she usually sold each fake result for ₦70,000, depending on the demand of the buyer.
Professor Ogbo also revealed that 30 original result sheets and official stamps were recovered from the suspects, indicating a deeply coordinated operation that could have compromised the credibility of the institution’s academic records.
“We shall not relent in our efforts to expose and rid the Polytechnic of all forms of corruption and academic malpractice,” he declared.
He explained that the discovery was made possible through the institution’s internal monitoring and intelligence unit, which has been working closely with security agencies to track fraudulent activities.
The Rector reaffirmed the management’s commitment to integrity, discipline, and accountability, stressing that the Polytechnic would continue to uphold its zero-tolerance policy for examination malpractice and document falsification.
He assured that the suspects would be handed over to the Nigeria Police for thorough investigation and possible prosecution, warning that anyone caught engaging in such acts in the future would face the full weight of the law.
Professor Ogbo further commended the staff and students who provided credible information leading to the arrest, urging others to continue supporting the management’s efforts to sustain sanity within the institution.
He concluded by stating that the Polytechnic under his leadership will remain resolute in maintaining its reputation as a center of excellence built on honesty, hard work, and merit.
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