/ Jul 20, 2026
/ Jul 20, 2026

BREAKING: NECO denies Kogi school is examination malpractice centre after abduction

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has pushed back against claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State is an examination malpractice centre, insisting the allegations are untrue.

The reaction comes after the abduction of the school’s principal, an external examination supervisor and some candidates during the ongoing 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). According to NECO, the school is a duly recognised public institution that has been conducting its examinations since 2000, and all 28 candidates registered for this year’s SSCE are genuine students of the school.

Reaffirming its commitment to credible examinations, the Council said it has zero tolerance for malpractice and maintained that the school has a clean record as an approved examination centre. It also called on the public to verify facts before spreading claims that could tarnish the reputation of schools and other institutions.

 

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