This was in response to a request made by the State Governor, Umar Namadi, who decried the incessant attacks on farmers in his state, during a visit to the corps Headquarters in Abuja.
He warned that the attacks on farmers could affect food security in the country if not urgently addressed.
“Jigawa State contributes a lot to the food security of the nation, and the affected area is a major point where food is produced for both the people of the state and the nation at large,” the statement added.He said, “By our Act, NSCDC is mandated to protect and provide security for the government’s critical national assets and infrastructure.
“We concentrate on states that are major producers of food for this nation, and Jigawa is one of the states that give food security to this country. We have been getting intelligence reports on the way bandits and kidnappers scare farmers, and since we have some reserve personnel for this kind of request, we will provide the service that you need.”All rights reserved.
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