The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has clarified that the former Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang died in a hired in Abuja after meeting with a female friend.
It described the news report making the rounds that he was kidnapped as false.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement issued Tuesday noted: “In light of the recent reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure accurate information is disseminated to the public.”
She added that on March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m, Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz.
Addeh explained that they checked into the hotel, paying a sum of Twenty two thousand naira (N22,000) for one night’s stay.
She noted: “Shortly thereafter, he directed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest who had come to visit to his room. This lady left the hotel premises around 04:00p.m of the same day.
“Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 a.m of 04 March 2025, a friend who is a military officer, concerned for his well being, traced him to the hotel.
“Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to his room, where Mr. Parradang was found deceased, seated in a chair.”
Addeh stressed that the Durumi Police Station was notified and officers promptly arrived at the scene, secured the area, took photographs, and collected all relevant evidence to preserve the integrity of the crime scene.
She stressed that the body has been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures.
The police said the hotel staff are currently cooperating with Police investigations, while effort is in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady.