Thursday, April 3, 2025 - Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity.
Tsiga was abducted alongside nine other residents on
February 5, 2025, from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina
State.
After weeks of negotiations and the payment of ransom by his
family, Tsiga remained in captivity despite earlier expectations of his
release. While initial reports suggested a ransom of ₦60 million, a report by
Daily Trust indicated that the actual amount paid was nearly three times
higher.
A close family source revealed that after receiving
the ransom, the kidnappers went silent for a week before finally allowing Tsiga
to speak with his family.
“The money
was delivered to them, but they only called us a week later—on March 11—to let
us hear his voice,” a source told Daily Trust.
According to the source, Tsiga was released in Zamfara
State, from where he would be transported to Abuja.
A top military officer confirmed the development, stating
that Tsiga is in good health and safe following his ordeal.
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