Crimes

Bandits kidnap ex-NYSC DG in Katsina

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd), at Tsiga village in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

It was gathered that the former NYSC DG was kidnapped during an attack on the village at about 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

‘Don’t truncate your destiny’: NYSC warns corps members against relocation

Eyewitnesses disclosed that Tsiga was kidnapped alongside several other villagers, adding that their current whereabouts remain unknown.

The Katsina State Police Command has yet to speak on the incident as of press time.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach in 48 years

Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of…

9 minutes ago

Osun senator Fadahunsi leaves police headquarters after questioning

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has left the Osun State Police Command…

1 hour ago

Kebbi gives tertiary institutions seven buses to students’ mobility

The Kebbi State Government has distributed seven new 30-seater buses to tertiary institutions across the…

2 hours ago

Again, OPEC reduces 2026 oil demand outlook, raises 2027 forecast

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lowered its global oil demand growth…

3 hours ago

ADC alleges plot to arrest Aregbesola ahead of Osun poll

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over an alleged plan to arrest its…

3 hours ago

Katsina United defender’s parents demand 24-hour ICU to confirm player’s death

Parents of Katsina United defender Ozor Chinedu, who was pronounced dead after collapsing on field,…

5 hours ago

This website uses cookies.