The Edo Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said no fewer than 41 suspects have been arrested for various crimes within the state.
The state commandant of the Corps, Aniekan Udoeyop, disclosed this in Benin-City on Friday while giving a scorecard as a part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office.
He disclosed that 21 suspects were arrested for illegal dealing and transportation of petroleum products and 4 suspects arrested for operating a personal guards company (PGC).
Udoeyop added that three other suspects were arrested for JAMB examination malpractice, one for falsification of a COVID-19 result, and eight for child theft.
He further disclosed that four suspects were arrested in connection with possession of hard drugs. He said the suspects have been handed over to the state command of the NDLEA.
The commandant noted that on the assumption of office on June 14, he was confronted with a command that was “a work in progress”.
“I set about the job, holding interactive meetings with officers and men of the Command. In the course of my interaction, I discovered some lapses which led me to take some necessary steps for effectiveness and optimum productivity.
“Today 100 days after, we have these modest achievements to show, and I dare say that we will not relent in recording more successes,” he said.
Udoeyop noted that various departments and units of the command have done creditably, working tirelessly with the limited available resources to combat crime and make the state peaceful.
He further disclosed that within the period, a kind-spirited individual donated a Hilux van to the command while the command refurbished five other vehicles for operational use.
He also said a female combat squad and quick intervention squad of the command as directed by the Commandant General have been inaugurated and had their passing out parade.
