Six staff of the Department of Distance Learning Center, University of Ibadan (UI), have been handed over to the Department of the State Security (DSS) by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka over their involvement in examination malpractices.

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The Director of communications of the institution, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, who confirmed the development to reporters in Ibadan, said the director of the centre alerted the Vice-Chancellor of the involvement of the said staff in corrupt activities in the school. 

The affected staff, according to a source in the school, were arrested for allegedly helping in smuggling scripts for students writing examinations; fabrications of Computer Based Test results; falsification of clearance, mostly for students who have student disciplinary cases among others. 

The affected staff are; Edward Eborgu (Head of UI DLC software Unit); Kehinde Ajao (Head Student Support); Shola Akintunde (Executive Officer and Media representative); Ademola Okunola (IT personnel); one Lanre (IT personnel) and a certain David in the Director’s office were among those arrested for their involvement. 

The Director of communications of the institution hinted further that the Vice-Chancellor was surprised by the development and approved a thorough investigation into the matter.

The Vice Chancellor called on the DSS to engage in rigorous investigation and diligent prosecution to serve as a deterrent to others.