A former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) and 18 others have been rescued by security forces.
Tsiga was abducted alongside other persons in his hometown of Tisga in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina state, on on February 5, 2025.
Tsiga regained freedom on Wednesday after spending 56 days in captivity.
They were handed over to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, by the National Counter Terrorism Centre on Thursday in Abuja. The
The handover marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and insecurity in the country.
During the handover, Ribadu commended the efforts of the security forces and intelligence agencies involved in the rescue operation.
He reiterated the federal government’s commitment to enhancing national security and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
