A Nigerian Army General has regained freedom after 56 days in kidnappers’ den.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the former Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has regained freedom from bandits.
This online news platform understands that a family member of the General, Malam Suleiman Tsiga, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Wednesday.
According to Tsiga, the Nigerian Army General, who was released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, is in good condition but receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location.
Meanwhile, Newsone reports that Tsiga was abducted alongside an unspecified number of people on Feb. 6, at his residence in Tsiga, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina.
The suspected gunmen reportedly demanded N250 million for his release, but later reduced it to N50 million. However, the source did not disclose if a ransom was paid before he was released.
