The National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) has officially handed over Maharazu Tsiga, the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with 18 other rescued kidnap victims, to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
The handover ceremony, which took place in Abuja on Thursday, marked a significant step in the nation’s ongoing fight against kidnapping and insecurity.
According to The Telegraph, Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, alongside others from his hometown of Tisga in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. He was freed on Wednesday, after spending 56 days in captivity.
During the handover, Ribadu praised the security forces and intelligence agencies involved in the successful rescue operation. He also reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to improving national security and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
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