BRIGADIER GENERAL MAHARAZU TSIGA (RTD) Archives

Insecurity: Why Govt Must Be Proactive – Retired Generals

Global UpfrontJun 19, 2026June 19, 20260

Retired military officers and associates of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) have called for a more proactive and realistic approach to tackling insecurity

No Ransom Was Paid For General Tsiga’s Release, Says DHQ

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2025April 8, 20250

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday said that it was military efforts alone and not payment of any ransom that secured the release of the

Generals Also Cry

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2025April 8, 20250

Thumbprint by Andy Ezeani The joy of Ismaila Abdullahi, a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, knew no bounds late last week. Understandably so.

Gen Tsiga’s Testimony And Nigeria’s Anti-Banditry Military Offensive

Global UpfrontApr 6, 2025April 6, 20250

By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi, For years, the Nigerian military has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and banditry, deploying ground troops and

As NCTC Hands Over General Tsiga, Others To NSA, Ex-NYSC DG Recounts Ordeal, Says, “I Saw Hell,” Kept With Hyenas, Snakes And Scorpions

Global UpfrontApr 4, 2025April 4, 20250

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on Thursday formally handed over the former Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) to

General Tsiga, Ex-NYSC DG, Regains Freedom After 56 Days In Captivity

Global UpfrontApr 3, 2025April 3, 20250

Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. General

23 Days After, Ex-NYSC DG General Tsiga Remains In Captivity

Global UpfrontMar 1, 2025March 1, 20250

It is exactly 23 days since armed bandits invaded Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga