NSCDC opens new Agro Rangers base to protect Gombe farmlands
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has inaugurated a new Agro Rangers base in the Kanawa Forest Reserve, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area. The facility aims to strengthen the protection of agricultural assets and address herder–farmer conflicts in Gombe State. Jibrin Idris, the state Commandant of NSCDC, highlighted the base as a strategic intervention to safeguard agro-allied investments. The project was supported by the Gombe State Government and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) Project.
What we know
- The new Agro Rangers base includes furnished residential accommodation, a solar power system, and a motorised borehole.
- Jibrin Idris said the base will provide round-the-clock security for the Kwadon community and Kanawa Forest Biosphere and Botanical Garden.
- The facility was built with support from the Gombe State Government and ACRESAL, with Dr Sani Jauro coordinating the state project.
- Two operational motorcycles donated by ACRESAL were inaugurated to enhance patrol and rapid response.
- Idris urged local communities to collaborate with security personnel and use the Corps’ Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution.
