Mr Ogbebor said the convictions underscored the command’s intensified crackdown on economic saboteurs and its commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructure.
Mr Dekeri, while making the presentation at Okpella on Wednesday, said the gesture was to enhance their skills and boost their livelihood.
The commissioner of police in Edo, Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives.
The corps said that the team’s convoy was ambushed by heavily armed gunmen during a routine patrol.
The NSCDC personnel were escorting five Chinese expatriates back to base following a routine patrol.
Mr Abiodun said the police had begun an investigation into the case.
“I cannot give any details right now. The attack is still fresh. We have no one killed,” said Mr Odofin.
