Ex-NYSC DG Regains Freedom After 22 Days In Bandits’ Net

After 22 days in captivity, a former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Maharazu Tsiga was freed on Friday after being released from custody.

On Friday night, a source confirmed that Tsiga had been released to Channels Television.

He claimed that for security reasons, General Tsiga is receiving medical care at a hospital that isn’t immediately known.

Babaro, a well-known bandit kingpin, had demanded N250 million for Tsiga’s release. However, it’s not clear if any money was spent on his release.

Tsiga’s release has not yet been made public by government officials or security personnel, including the Katsina State Police Command.

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On February 6, 2025, the former NYSC DG was kidnapped by an unnamed group of bandits at his home in Tsiga village, Katsina State’s Bakori Local Government Area.

Source: Channels TV