Police in Iganga District have arrested a 28-year-old teacher for his alleged involvement in examination malpractice related to the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
Abdul Mudooko, a teacher at Ibun Baz Primary School and resident of Bugabwe village, Bulubandi Parish, Nakigo Sub-county, was apprehended on Monday morning following intelligence reports linking him to the alleged leakage of examination papers.
According to ASP Michael Kasadha, Regional Police Spokesperson for Busoga East, police received information at around 10:45am that Mathematics and Social Studies (SST) examination papers had allegedly been leaked.
“The leaked papers were reportedly being circulated on various Telegram and WhatsApp groups, as well as sent directly to individuals using contacts associated with the suspect,” Kasadha said in a statement.
A team of officers from Iganga Police Station was immediately dispatched to track down the teacher.
Upon arrest, a search of Mudooko’s residence recovered a mobile phone containing soft copies of suspicious examination materials, which are now in the custody of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) security team to aid ongoing investigations.
Police have condemned the alleged malpractice, emphasizing the importance of integrity and fairness during national examinations.
“We appeal to all stakeholders to remain firm on principles of transparency and compliance throughout the examination period,” Kasadha added.
Examination malpractice has been a persistent challenge in Uganda, with leaked papers, impersonation, and cheating scandals undermining the credibility of national exams in recent years.
UNEB has intensified its monitoring and enforcement measures, including collaboration with security agencies, to safeguard the integrity of the PLE and other national assessments.
Authorities have assured the public that further details will be released as investigations progress and have urged teachers, students, and parents to uphold ethical standards during the examination period.
