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JUST-IN: Kidnappers Release Ex-NYSC DG Brig-Gen Tsiga - Nigeria News Update

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The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has been released from captivity following the payment of N250million ransom to his abductors. A credible source, who disclosed the development to LEADERSHIP during...

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TheSightNews

Army Resource Centre Confers Fellowship on NYSC DG, Brig. Gen. Ahmed

By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has been conferred with Fellow of Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. The Director General of the Centre, Major General Garba Ayodeji Wahab (rtd) presented the certificate of investiture to General Ahmed at a ceremony held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, a statement by Caroline Embu, NYSC’s Spokesperson no…

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RainSMediaRadio

Former NYSC Director-General Regains Freedom After 22 Days in Bandits' Captivity

Major General Maharazu Tsiga (retired), a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been released from captivity after spending 22 harrowing days in the hands of bandits.His release brings an end to a period of intense concern and anxiety for his family, friends, and the nation. General Tsiga was abducted from his residence in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, on February 6th, 2025. The a…

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Global Upfront Newspapers

23 Days After, Ex-NYSC DG General Tsiga Remains In Captivity - Global Upfront Newspapers

It is exactly 23 days since armed bandits invaded Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) and nine others. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was said to have been abducted on Wednesday, after which the kidnappers contacted his family and demanded a ransom of N250 million. Although details of negotiation regarding the ransom are still…

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Kidnappers free ex-NYSC DG Brig-Gen Tsiga - Thepodiummedia

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd), has been released from captivity following the payment of N250million ransom to his abductors. A report by Leadership newspaper quoted a credible source to have disclosed the development during a telephone conversation. The source was reported to have said that General Tsiga’s release happened on Friday. Tsiga was abducted on February 6…

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23 days after, Gen Tsiga remains in captivity

It is exactly 23 days since armed bandits invaded Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd) and nine others. Tsiga, a former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was said to have been abducted on Wednesday, after which the kidnappers contacted his family and []

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