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Tension has taken over parts of Anambra State following reports that 15 school students who traveled from Onitsha to Okigwe, Imo State, for a rescheduled JAMB examination have not been seen or heard from since yesterday morning.
According to a message posted by a social media user (Somto Okonkwo) on Facebook and seen by Prudentj2, the students were part of a group whose Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was rescheduled by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). They were reportedly on their way to Okigwe, Imo State, to sit for the exam when they suddenly went missing.
The trip included not only the students but also the school owner, his wife, and the driver of the bus. Shockingly, none of their phone numbers have gone through since they departed, and families have been left in tears, fearing the worst.
A fellow student shared the distressing update through a private message, writing:
“Good evening sir, my classmates that their JAMB got rescheduled and they had papers yesterday by 6:30am at Okigwe, Imo State have been missing. 15 of them, none of their numbers is reachable including our school director. They left from Onitsha.”
In another message, the student added:
“JAMB have really dealt with us. Some of us were rescheduled to Onitsha centres here while them were rescheduled to Okigwe… None of their numbers have been going through, including our school owner, the wife, the driver, and the rest of my classmates.”
The exact name of the school has not been confirmed at the time of filing this report, and no official statement has been released by JAMB or law enforcement agencies regarding the situation.
This development comes amid the controversy and confusion surrounding the recent rescheduling of UTME exams for thousands of candidates across the country. Many candidates had raised concerns about short notices, distant centres, and poor communication, which may have contributed to logistical nightmares and safety concerns.
Families of the missing individuals are currently in panic mode, hoping for any news that could bring clarity or relief.
We strongly advise students and schools to remain vigilant and travel in groups with proper security arrangements, especially in areas experiencing instability or poor road conditions.
