Military forces have begun a search-and-rescue operation following the abduction of former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), by bandits in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Bandits have reportedly attacked Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, where they were said to have abducted an unspecified number of people including the former NYSC Director-General, retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from some reliable sources that the incident occurred around 12 a.m., on Thursday.
a source from the Tsiga community told our correspondent through telephone conversations on condition of anonymity that the bandits had about a three-hour operation as they shot two persons.
“They came into our village and operated for about three hours. They shot two people in the process. From the look of things, General Tsiga was their target because none of his family members were kidnapped. Why I said this is because he is living with his family there. After they picked him, they also picked others alongside the general.
“Our community has been left in shock, especially over the kidnap of the former NYSC DG who is a well-respected leader and philanthropist and a core gentleman. We pray for Allah to bring him back to us safe,” according to the source.
Also, a close ally who is familiar with the Army operation in Katsina State who spoke off camera with our correspondent said the 17 Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola has since deployed his men to scan the bushes around the state to rescue the retired Army General and others unharmed.
“Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola, has been in the bush since the night of the incident.”
However, no official statement from either the Army, Police, or NYSC headquarters on the attack as of the time of this report.
Dear Readers, Good and credible news reportage is tedious task and requires huge finances.
We are soliciting your Noble support for as low as N1,000 your support would go a long way in assisting us to continue to guarantee our readers quality news.
Bank transfers can be made to:
Account Name: Harvest and Commercial
Bank: Sterling Bank
Account Number: 0078627735