Lawyers Condemn Police For Public Display Of Graphic Images Of Ex-NIS Boss

The Plateau Lawyers Bar Forum (PLBF) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Police Force for publicly releasing graphic images of the late David Parradang, former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). His remains were reportedly discovered in an unnamed hotel in Abuja under controversial circumstances.

During a press conference held in Jos over the weekend, the PLBF condemned the circulation of distressing images and detailed information about the deceased, calling it a gross violation of privacy and human dignity.

Parradang was alleged to have passed away while in a closed-door meeting with an unidentified woman. However, the police’s handling of the situation has drawn widespread backlash, particularly after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command issued a press statement on March 4, 2025, that included explicit photographs and speculative details regarding his death.

“The public disclosure of such graphic images during an active investigation not only erodes public trust in law enforcement but also compromises the integrity of the inquiry,” the Forum stated.

The lawyers further argued that the portrayal of Parradang in an undignified manner was deeply insensitive to his grieving family. They stressed that releasing unverified information about the circumstances of his death only fueled unnecessary speculation and tarnished the reputation of a man who had served the nation with distinction.

The PLBF also criticized the silence of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on the matter, urging the agency to uphold the legacy of its former leaders by issuing an official statement in his honor, as is customary in other security and military institutions.

Parradang’s remains have since been deposited at the National Hospital in Abuja.