The federal government says it has deployed over 10,000 Agro Rangers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

Special Assistant to the President on social media, OLUSEGUN DADA made this known.

DADA said the initiative, led by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), is part of a broader strategy by the president BOLA TINUBU’s administration to address the ongoing challenges of food production and inflation in the country.

He added that the Agro Rangers will, among other things; safeguard farmlands and protect farmers from escalating attacks, mediate conflicts between farmers and herders, and prevent destruction of farmlands.

He noted that the government’s efforts to address insecurity in the agricultural sector are seen as a critical step towards stabilizing food supply and ensuring long-term food security for the nation.