14 August 2024
Military Deployment: The Nigerian military has deployed troops to farms in the North-West and North-Central to protect farmers from bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements¹.
Reason for Deployment: This move aims to ensure farmers' safety and boost agricultural productivity amid rising food insecurity and inflation¹.
Impact on Farmers: Farmers have faced significant threats, including levies, destruction of produce, kidnappings, and killings. The deployment is expected to grant them safer access to their farms¹.
Government and Farmers' Response: Farmers' associations have praised the initiative, hoping it will lead to a bumper harvest. The government is also conducting farm patrols to further support farmers¹.
*Other Sources*
(1) Food crisis: Military deploys troops in North-West, N’Central farms.
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