Freedom came on Friday for retired Major General Maharazu Tsiga, the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, who was seized by kidnappers 22 days ago.

A source confirmed on Friday night that Tsiga had been freed.

The source also stated that Tsiga is currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons.

The kidnappers, led by notorious bandit kingpin Babaro, had initially demanded a ransom of N250 million for Tsiga’s release.

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However, it remains unclear whether any payment was made.

As of now, government officials and security agencies, including the Katsina State Police Command, have not commented on Tsiga’s release.

Tsiga was abducted by an unknown group of bandits on February 6th, 2025, at his home in Tsiga village, located in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

During the raid, two individuals were injured, and one of the kidnappers was accidentally shot dead by a member of his own group.

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