Mr Ogbebor said the convictions underscored the command’s intensified crackdown on economic saboteurs and its commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.
The NSCDC personnel were escorting five Chinese expatriates back to base following a routine patrol.
The commandant described the alert as necessary to mitigate the effects of natural disasters in the state.
The NSCDC image maker disclosed that the command had deployed 2100 personnel to ensure the protest was peaceful and orderly in the state.
“Our job is to protect lives and property.’’
The commandant warned against acts of indiscipline by personnel and advised them to be civil and professional in discharging their duties.
Officials urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly.
He also said the commandant took over from Samuel Dan, who had been recalled to the national headquarters.
He also said that the command had expanded its intelligence network with a view to nip in the bud any security threat in the state during the period.
NSCDC has deployed 1,50O officers to provide security in Edo during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
