A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Maharazu Tsiga had regained freedom from his kidnappers after spending 22 days in captivity.

A source confirmed to newsmen last night that Tsiga has been released and is receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons.

Recall that gunmen led by notorious bandit kingpin Babaro had demanded N250m for Tsiga’s release. But it is unclear if any money was paid for his freedom.

Government officials and security agencies including the Katsina State Police Command were yet to comment on Tsiga’s freedom as of now.

Also Recall that the former NYSC DG was abducted by an unspecified number of bandits on February 6th, 2025, at his residence in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

During the attack, two persons sustained various degrees of injuries and one of the gunmen was mistakenly shot dead by a member of his gang.