Retired Immigration Comptroller General murdered in Abuja

Retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, has been tragically killed by gunmen in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.

According to report reaching Diaspora Digital Media, Parradang was abducted in Area 1, Abuja, on Tuesday morning after withdrawing money from a bank.

The assassins dispossessed him of the cash, before eventually killing him.

Parradang had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Immigration Service, serving for over 30 years and holding various positions across the country, including Comptroller General.

He was also a decorated officer, receiving the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) and graduating from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).

Security agencies have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Parradang’s abduction and killing, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.

The Immigration Service under Mr. Parradang’s leadership triggered national outrage in 2014 after nearly 20 job applicants died in stampede during an Immigration recruitment test.

Rising insecurity in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has witnessed a disturbing surge in insecurity, with kidnapping and armed robbery incidents on the rise.

Once considered a relatively safe haven, Abuja has become a hotspot for criminal activities, leaving residents and authorities on high alert.

The statistics are alarming: over 50 kidnap cases have been recorded in Abuja over the last three years, involving over 200 individuals.

This trend is not only worrying but also underscores the need for urgent action to address the growing insecurity in the nation’s capital.

The affected areas are spread across the territory, with Gwagwalada, Lugbe, Pegi, Abaji, Keti, Bwari, Kuje, and Kwali being some of the most vulnerable regions.

The kidnappers, often armed and ruthless, have targeted residents, including women and children, leaving families traumatized and communities terrorized.

The financial toll is also significant, with confirmed ransom payments totaling N653.7 million between 2021 and 2024.

This staggering figure highlights the lucrative nature of kidnapping, which has become a major concern for the authorities.

The response from the authorities has been swift, with the Federal Capital Territory Police Command deploying additional officers to address the security challenges in the territory.

The police have also rescued several kidnapping victims and arrested suspected kidnappers, demonstrating their commitment to tackling the menace.

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