The Kaduna State Government says it has recovered more than 500,000 hectares of farmland previously inaccessible to farmers due to banditry.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, who disclosed this in Kaduna, said the recovery had enabled farmers to return to their fields and resume agricultural activities.

According to the commissioner, the development is expected to boost food production, improve the livelihoods of rural communities and strengthen the state’s agricultural sector.

He said the government was working with relevant security agencies to sustain the gains and ensure that farmers could cultivate their land without fear of attacks.

The commissioner added that efforts were also ongoing to support farmers and create a safer environment for agricultural production across Kaduna State.