Nigeria’s civil defence corps plans six agricultural bases in Oyo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tribune Online
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps plans to open six additional bases for its Agro Rangers unit in Oyo State, taking their number from six to 12. Its commander, Augustine Padonu, said the unit resolved 397 farm-related disputes between January and October 2026, according to Tribune Online.
The Oyo command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps plans to add six operational bases for its Agro Rangers, taking their number from six to 12 in the state. Commander Augustine Padonu announced the plan to expand protection for farming communities and limit clashes between farmers and herders, according to a statement by the corps’ spokesperson, Samuel Opebiyi.
Between January and October 2026, the unit resolved 397 disputes linked to farms: 386 cases of malicious destruction of cultivated land and 11 cases of livestock poisoning. Existing bases are located in Oriire, Ogbomoso, Iseyin, Lanlate, Igboora and Oyo.
The unit also organises mediation and awareness sessions bringing together farmers, herders, agricultural traders and transporters. Padonu said the command would continue intelligence-gathering, patrols and cooperation with other security services to protect agricultural activities in the state.
