By Blessing Obi
In a distressing turn of events, Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired), a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was abducted alongside several residents from Tsiga village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred on Wednesday when armed assailants invaded the village, targeting the residence of the former NYSC Director-General.
his abduction underscores the persistent security challenges in Katsina State, where banditry has been a significant concern.espite efforts by the state government to curb these activities, including peace deals with repentant bandits and the establishment of local security outfits, attacks have continued in various local government areas.overnor Dikko Radda has acknowledged the resurgence of banditry in certain regions, attributing it to desperate moves by criminals under pressure from ongoing security operations.
The kidnapping of a high-profile figure like Major General Tsiga highlights the audacity of these criminal elements and raises concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures.he state government has been urged to intensify efforts to protect residents and prevent such incidents.
As of now, there has been no official statement from the authorities regarding the abduction, and the whereabouts of Major General Tsiga and the other kidnapped residents remain unknown.he community and the nation at large await further information, hoping for their safe and swift return.
