The abductors of retired General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release.
A source close to the family, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the kidnappers made contact and stated their demand.
Tsiga was kidnapped alongside nine other individuals during an attack that took place around midnight on Wednesday.
According to reports, over 100 armed men stormed his residence, overpowering security and taking him away.
Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, the lawmaker representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency in Katsina State, described the attack, saying the gunmen surrounded the house and started breaking doors.
In response, General Tsiga reportedly came out to confront them and asked what they wanted before being taken away.
As of the time of this report, neither the army’s 17 Brigade in Katsina nor the state police command had issued an official statement on the incident.
