The brutal killing of former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, after his abduction in Abuja on Monday night, has sent shockwaves across the nation.
Parradang, a seasoned immigration officer with over 30 years of service in Kano, Lagos, Kwara, Enugu, and the Federal Capital Territory, was known for his efforts to reform the NIS.
His tenure saw crackdowns on corruption within the agency, including the dismissal of officers involved in passport extortion and illegal fees.
His tragic demise reignites concerns over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, especially the rise in high-profile kidnappings.
It also raises questions about the safety of public officials, even those who once led agencies responsible for national security.
As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command remains silent on the incident, Nigerians are left wondering—if a former security chief can fall victim to such violence, who is truly safe?