IN an effort to provide security in grazing and farming areas as well as act as mediators in times of conflict, Bauchi State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched an Agro-Rangers unit.
While speaking during the launch of the unit, the State Commandant of the NSCDC Commandant, Halliru Usman said that the launch was a sequel to the request by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure the protection of the animals and reduce clashes between herders and farmers across the country.
Halliru Usman noted that the 65 officers who were trained at the Peace and Conflict Management in Katsina have been exposed to specialised combat, intelligence gathering, First Aid and Conflict Resolution skills.
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He added that another batch of officers is currently undergoing training adding that the training and deployment of the Agro-Rangers will be a continuous exercise.
The NSCDC Commandant further informed that the main functions of the Agro-Rangers is to protect farms, farmers, Herders and their livestock from attackers like cattle rustlers and bandits and mediate in conflicts between herders and farmers.
He added that the officers are also expected to provide security to Agro-Allied industries and their host communities across the country.
The State NSCDC Commandant then commended the federal government for the bold initiative and thanked the Bauchi State government for its support to the Command assuring that the officers and men of the command will continue to collaborate with sister security agencies in the state for effective security.
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