Two sentenced after fake certificates found at Plateau university
The Federal University of Education, Pankshin, has uncovered a syndicate forging academic certificates, resulting in the imprisonment of two individuals. Acting Vice-Chancellor Jere Ndazhaga announced the arrests during a press conference on June 5, 2025. The suspects were caught after presenting suspicious documents, leading to a broader investigation and the recovery of multiple forged certificates. The university management described the incident as alarming and reaffirmed its commitment to upholding academic integrity.
What happened
- Two men, Friday Tunkyes and Harvey Ringsum, were sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for forging academic certificates.
- The case came to light when a suspicious certificate was submitted at the university’s Examinations and Records Section.
- Investigations led to the recovery of numerous fake certificates and official emboss stamps on November 17–19, 2025.
- The university urged employers to verify certificates and warned against shortcuts to academic achievement.
- Jere Ndazhaga emphasized that the institution will not tolerate actions that undermine its reputation or the value of education.
