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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says it would deploy the recently trained Agro Rangers to Anambra communities to ensure there were no farmers and herders clash in the areas.
                Commandant of NSCDC, Mr David Billie, stated this when he paid a working visit to Igwe Benneth Emeka, the traditional ruler of Umueri Community, Anambra East Council Area in his palace on Tuesday. Billie also sought the royal blessing of the monarch to enable him succeed in the state, saying the command had perfected its strategy to ensure that there was peace in every part of the state. He said the visit was part of his tour of the agrarian communities in Anambra to build a robust relationship with the traditional institutions and the people. I want to appreciate His Royal Majesty for accepting and granting me an audience. I seek for his royal blessings and support to enable the command succeed with its plans and strategy in providing adequate security in and around the state. We have measures already put in place to provide watertight security in the state and in particular Umueri axis being an agricultural region and also seek robust partnership with the traditional institutions because of your closeness to the people. I promised to help in the areas of farmers, herders clash by deploying the recently trained Agro Rangers squad to the community as the Christmas season is fast approaching,” he said. Responding, Igwe Emeka welcomed the commandant to Umueri and promised to assist the Command in its efforts to maintain peace in the state. The monarch applauded the efforts of the NSCDC in fighting crime in Anambra while assuring the commandant of his maximum support and that of Umueri people to work towards safety in Anambra.