The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that the establishment of the Agro-rangers by the Corps has helped to stem the tide of incessant farmers/herders clashes across the country.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the annual celebration of the International Civil Defence Day at the Corps headquarters in Abuja, the Comptroller General, represented by the DCG Nathaniel E. Ubong, said the establishment of the Agro-rangers has helped in reducing the frequent clashes between farmers and herders, as a result of which food production and sales has been a success in the year 2020.
“Agro-rangers was established as a result of the numerous clashes between farmers and herders across the country. The Civil Defence Agro-rangers ensure they go with the farmers to their farms to ensure they are able to cultivate. Peace has returned to Benue state because of the activities of Agro-rangers.
“Nigerians are aware that these year’s rice cultivation and sale have been the highest ever in the history of this country, which is as a result of the involvement of Agro-rangers in that regard.”
On whether arrest have been made so far, the CG’s representative said all he could assure Nigerians “is that no criminal will want to face the consequences of crime,” adding that in the areas where Agro-rangers have been deployed there have not been encounters of farmers/herders clashes.
The acting CG maintained that Agro-rangers have been launched in the South-south, north-central and the North-east.
He said any governor who desires the establishment of Agro-Rangers in his state would be obliged.
He said the Corps was working with the military to ensure peace return to areas ravaged by the insurgents while urging Nigerians to be security conscious, saying “peace and security is everybody’s business.”
Speaking on this year’s International Civil Defence Day, Ubong, assured that the Corps will continue to improve the synergy and collaboration with other sisters agencies so as to enhance the coordination efficiency of the service deliverables.
“A typical Civil Defence officer lives within the neighborhood amidst members of the public. Our officers undergo regular training on “search, rescue and rehabilitate” Our men are also trained on basic medical knowledge and procedure for administering first aid at incidents of accidents at home, car, road or factory. We are still building more capacity in this respect,” Ubong stated.
