Following the abduction of examination officials and candidates in Kogi State, the National Examinations Council (NECO), has defended the integrity of the examination centre where the incident occurred, rejecting claims that it is a “miracle centre”.
NECO says Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area is a legitimate public institution owned by the Kogi State Government and has consistently presented candidates for the Senior School Certificate Examination since 2000.
The council made the clarification in response to allegations that emerged after five people, including examination officials and candidates, were abducted during the ongoing 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination.
In a statement signed by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, NECO described the claims as false and reaffirmed the school’s status as a recognised examination centre.
The council also sympathised with the victims and commended the Kogi State Government and security agencies for their coordinated efforts, which led to the rescue of four of the abducted persons.
However, NECO disagreed with comments reportedly made by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who allegedly described the school as a miracle centre.
