Maharazu Tsiga
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) is a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria. He was recently in the news after regaining his freedom following a 56-day kidnapping ordeal that began on February 5, 2025, in his hometown in Katsina State. His abduction, which involved nine other residents, attracted significant media attention, particularly due to the complexities surrounding the ransom payments associated with his release.
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The release of retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) was facilitated by generous financial contributions from fellow army generals.
Generals, civilians raised ransom for ex-NYSC DG, Tsiga's release
Nigeria· 2025-04-07
Maharazu Tsiga was the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps who was recently abducted by kidnappers.
Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown —Retired generalsNigeria· 2025-04-05
Maharazu Tsiga, the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, recounted his harrowing experience after being held captive for 56 days.
Hyenas nearly killed me in kidnappers’ den – Ex-NYSC DGNigeria· 2025-04-04
Maharazu Tsiga is the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps who was recently rescued from kidnapping.
NSA receives ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, 18 other rescued kidnap victimsNigeria· 2025-04-03
Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) has reportedly regained freedom after spending 56 days in his abductors’ den.
Abducted ex-NYSC DG freed 56 days afterNigeria· 2025-04-03
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity.
Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in captivityNigeria· 2025-04-02