Former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, has been killed by kidnappers in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in the Area 1 district of the Federal Capital Territory.
Parradang was reportedly abducted after withdrawing money from a bank. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, citing sources, revealed that the assailants trailed him from the bank, took the cash he had withdrawn, and later killed him.
“The tragic incident has raised fresh concerns over security in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly regarding the increasing cases of kidnappings and targeted attacks,” Makama said in a statement.
Parradang served in the Nigerian Immigration Service for over three decades, holding several key positions in different states, including Kano, Lagos, Kwara, and Enugu. He rose through the ranks to become the Comptroller-General, a position he held with distinction.
Throughout his career, he attended numerous professional courses both within Nigeria and internationally. His dedication to service earned him the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR). He was also a distinguished graduate of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
Security agencies have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Parradang’s abduction and murder. Efforts are ongoing to track down those responsible for the heinous act.
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Meanwhile, the Nigerian Immigration Service has yet to release an official statement on the incident. However, a source at the Immigration headquarters in Abuja confirmed the report.
“The report is true, but we need to wait for Immigration authorities to make an official publication,” the official said.
Parradang’s killing has further heightened fears about the worsening security situation in Abuja. Residents and security experts have repeatedly raised concerns over the rise in abductions, targeted killings, and violent crimes in the city.
Many Nigerians have called on the government to take urgent steps to improve security, particularly in the capital, where incidents of kidnapping have become more frequent.