We created Agro-Rangers to ensure safety of farm lands, crops – NSCDC Commandant, Audi.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 150 Agro-Rangers, a specialized unit tasked with protecting farmlands, crops, herds, farmers, and herders. 

During their Passing out Parade at the NSCDC Command and Staff College in Jos, Plateau State, the Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, charged the officers to be professional in their roles and emphasized the need for synergy among security forces to tackle national security threats.

Also speaking at the event, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, praised the NSCDC for its dedication and professionalism in tackling insecurity, particularly in the agricultural sector, noting that farms are critical national assets that must be protected to achieve food security. 

The governor commended the Agro-Rangers for their fantastic job in protecting agricultural assets and pledged support for the initiative, as the Agro-Rangers are expected to play a key role in enhancing security in rural communities and promoting national stability.

The heads of security agencies in Plateau State, including the General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and the Commissioner of Police, also commended the NSCDC for its achievement and affirmed their commitment to collaborate and support the Corps in achieving its core mandate.