In a bold move to reinforce agricultural security and ensure uninterrupted food production, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged farmers in Plateau State to deepen their collaboration with the Corps\u2019 Agro Rangers unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commandant of the NSCDC in Plateau State, Ishaku Musa, made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with farmers, traditional rulers, community leaders, and local government agricultural officers held at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Jos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commandant emphasized that a sustainable relationship between farming communities and Agro Rangers is vital for maintaining peace, deterring criminal elements, and guaranteeing unhindered access to farmlands especially in areas historically affected by communal clashes, banditry, and farmer-herder tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Agro Rangers unit, established under the NSCDC by the Federal Government, is a special intervention squad trained in conflict resolution, rural protection, and rapid response to threats targeting agricultural assets. Commandant Musa noted that their presence across key farming zones in Plateau has become a stabilizing force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAgro Rangers are not just armed operatives; they are your frontline allies in the fight to secure our farmlands and food systems,\u201d he said. \u201cThe collaboration between security and agriculture is no longer optional; it is essential. That is why we are calling on all farming communities to work closely with our Agro Rangers by sharing information, reporting threats, and engaging regularly with our officers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Musa praised the foresight of the NSCDC Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for his commitment to agricultural security and for empowering the Agro Rangers across the nation with modern tools, training, and logistics to fulfill their mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commandant Musa linked the role of the Agro Rangers to Nigeria\u2019s broader food security agenda, stressing that protecting farmers is not only a local concern but a national priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWithout secure access to farmland, there can be no meaningful food production. And without food security, national security becomes fragile. That is why the NSCDC under Professor Audi has elevated the Agro Rangers to a strategic national asset,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Plateau State, being a food hub of the Middle Belt with vast arable land and favorable climate, cannot afford disruptions in farming activities due to security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several farmers and community stakeholders in attendance shared their experiences and praised the Corps for the proactive deployment of Agro Rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Pam Dung, a rice farmer from Bassa Local Government Area, said the presence of Agro Rangers in his area has deterred intrusions from armed herders. \u201cBefore now, we used to abandon our farms whenever tension rose. But now, with Agro Rangers patrolling regularly, we feel safe. I even sleep on the farm during harvest time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hajiya Asabe Lawal, a groundnut and vegetable farmer from Wase, commended the Rangers for their human approach to security. \u201cThey don\u2019t just come with guns; they talk with us, they understand the community dynamics. That relationship has helped to prevent violence,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A youth leader from Barkin Ladi, Mr. Timothy Gyang, called for more deployment of Agro Rangers to flashpoints in the state. \u201cTheir presence has brought a sense of peace. We want to see more of them in remote villages where farmers are most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While urging farmers to avoid taking the law into their hands during conflicts, Commandant Musa reminded them to always channel their grievances or alerts through the appropriate security channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are committed to your safety. But your cooperation is key. Let us keep this relationship strong so that together, we can protect lives, livelihoods, and the future of food production in Plateau State,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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