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Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by OEPHIUS(m): 4:19pm On Sep 02, 2019 |
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for “his kind disposition and sincere commitment towards security issues in the state”. Speaking during the inauguration of the Special Squad known as Agro Rangers, which was initiated by the Corps’ Commandant General, CG Abdulahi Gana Muhammadu, for tackling issues between herders and farmers, the Enugu State Commandant, Everestus Obiyo, stated that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s support and encouragement made the occasion possible. Commandant Obiyo added that “the Agro Rangers Squad was part of Civil Defence response to bringing under control the unfortunate clashes, killings and wanton destruction of lives and property in our beloved country”, disclosing that the officers have been trained to intervene between the farmers/villagers and herdsmen as well as checkmate the activities and excesses of all the parties concerned to ensure peaceful co-existence for rapid growth and development. The Commandant maintained that the scheme was designed to also give physical protection to Agro Allied Investments, which include farmlands, livestock, silos, ranches and everything that is related to the nation’s agricultural economy as well as protect the citizenry from kidnapping, robbery and other violent crimes. The scheme, according to Commandant Obiyo, was equally initiated “to secure ranches, animals and grazing areas so as to encourage investments in agriculture and boost food security and security of lives and property of the people”. He pointed out that “this will go a long way to help protect our local and foreign investments in agriculture, thereby giving us more for export earnings and boost local industries for growth as well as offer employment opportunities to our teeming youthful population”. “Your Excellency, Sir, it is our utmost desire to provide effective and robust security coverage within Enugu State and its environs”, NSCDC boss assured. Inaugurating the Squad, Gov. Ugwuanyi, who noted that the scheme “provides for the arrest and prosecution of arms bearing herdsmen or farmers and also the protection of the citizenry from kidnapping, robbery and other violent crimes”, described it as “a much welcome complement to the efforts and measures his administration has been taking to combat security challenges in state, especially with regards “to protecting our farmlands in order to enhance agricultural output and ensure the safety of farmers and rural dwellers”. Emphasizing on the above, Gov. Ugwuanyi said that his administration “recently recruited 1,700 able-bodied and experienced youths to serve as Forest Guards with the primary responsibility of policing all our forests and exposing criminal elements using them as their hideouts”. While maintaining that Enugu remains one of the most peaceful and secure states in the country notwithstanding some security challenges, the governor disclosed that the efforts of the state government have been considerably successful as the state has continued to record a drastic reduction in the number of clashes between farmers and herdsmen as well as other criminal activities. He therefore applauded “the Federal Government through the NSCDC and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture for this unprecedented initiative”, saying: “As a government, we want to pledge our full support, cooperation and assistance to ensure the overall success of the Agro Allied Forces initiative in Enugu State”. https://thepunditng.com/herders-farmers-conflict-enugu-state-inaugurates-agro-rangers-squad/
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Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by shagasha: 5:13am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Na so 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by shagasha: 5:13am On Sep 03, 2019 |
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Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by Olisehinnocent: 5:14am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Gush 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by DesChyko: 5:14am On Sep 03, 2019 |
They look funny ![]() Anything to end this herdsmen encroachment though. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by greatiyk4u(m): 5:14am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Lets see how it goes 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by puredigital(f): 5:15am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Na everything we go see in this country 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by mejai(m): 5:15am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Let's get cracking boys... To the bushes!!! Aahhyoo meanwhile, mynd44 Na spirit o. The spirit passed here and its trademark was visible up there ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by seniorgozman(m): 5:16am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Nice one from Gburu Gburu 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by sweetonugbu: 5:16am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Squad without gun 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by xaggar(m): 5:17am On Sep 03, 2019 |
I swallow my saliva... ![]() 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by seborrhic: 5:19am On Sep 03, 2019 |
While the governor was emphasizing on arrest of arms bearing herdsmen,the commandant seems to be emphasizing on protection of all aspects of the agricultural value chain,but particularly protection of ranches and ranchers. I see a conflict of interest,typical of everything Nigerian,they can't seem to divorce their ethnic or tribal affiliations from the national duty. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by banhammy: 5:20am On Sep 03, 2019 |
RUGA loading 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by anonimi: 5:22am On Sep 03, 2019 |
sweetonugbu: Did you throw away your reading glasses ![]() www.nairaland.com/attachments/10153452_img20190902wa0034_jpeg59ae2b1e510a81833db562d49d251cb3 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by DrNueLpureHoney: 5:29am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Nice move 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by selemempe: 5:32am On Sep 03, 2019 |
seborrhic:that is why state police should be a must nw. If we learnt anything from all these is how powerless govs are without state police. Why they are not leading the campaign is wat i dont knw 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by Larryndelaw: 5:38am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Hope they will not be using these guns for robbery ans intimidating people 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by dayleke: 5:40am On Sep 03, 2019 |
N I G E R I A !!!!!!!! You go survive. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by Pavore9: 5:45am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Good move but must be closely monitored. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by prigoz(m): 5:49am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Some people will not like this especially our brothers from the North. They want everybody the killings yo continue while implementing their agenda of islamization and fulanization. Good morning fellow Nairalanders and do have a great day ahead 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by Joygiver30: 5:58am On Sep 03, 2019 |
See below 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by goodnessme1(f): 6:24am On Sep 03, 2019 |
See reason why we yorubas are always wiser than ibos. If you want your fish to be save,best thing is to put rat in charge of it. Since fulanis herdsmen are vigilantes in our land,have you hear about herdsmen killing. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by isahsalee: 6:25am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Hope this governor is not equipping IPOB boys in disguise? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by ODUBEZE: 6:32am On Sep 03, 2019 |
OEPHIUS:Abdulahi Gana Muhammadu ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by Jaqenhghar: 6:33am On Sep 03, 2019 |
Later you will hear of these rangers squad guys beating and harrassing people 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by airbrush: 6:37am On Sep 03, 2019 |
greatiyk4u: stupid people funny country i saw only 10 men ? one question these herd men are they ghost? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Herders/farmers Conflict: Enugu State Inaugurates Agro Rangers Squad by airbrush: 6:39am On Sep 03, 2019 |
goodnessme1: wow and you are alive so. my brother na only sniper full your brain. your enemies are guarding you excellent 8 Likes 1 Share |
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