Former NYSC DG Maharazu Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in captivity

Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has finally regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity.

Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from his hometown in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents.

Despite his family paying a ransom, his kidnappers held him captive for several more weeks, prolonging the ordeal. Reports on the exact ransom amount remain conflicting, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his release.

“The money was taken to them and it was only after one week, that was on Tuesday March 11, that they called and we heard his voice,” the source revealed.

He added that the kidnappers had called though to demand for more money, which he said was not given to them.

“Nothing was actually added and as we speak they are in Zamfara state from where they will take the general to Abuja,” the source said.

A top military source also confirmed Tsiga’s release to this newspaper.

Sources close to the family said he is in good condition.