A retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), identified as David Shikfu Parradang, was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in Area 3 district of Abuja, hours after a lady visited him.
Earlier reports have claimed that Mr. Parradang was kidnapped in Area 1 and later killed by his abductors. However, that information has been declared false by the FCT Police Command, pointing out that Parradang was never kidnapped.
According to the true reports, on the 3rd of March, 2025, Mr. Parradang had driven in his black Mercedes-Benz and checked into a hotel called Joy House Hotel at Area 3 junction Abuja around 12 PM, after paying twenty-two thousand Naira (22,000) for a night.
He later asked the receptionist to escort a lady guest to his room. The lady is reported to have left the hotel around 4 PM the same day, with Parradang still inside the hotel room.
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His friend, who is a military officer, decided to call in around 04 AM the next day, March 4, 2025, after not hearing from him. When the friend came to the hotel, he asked the receptionist to take him to Parradang’s room, where he was found dead on a chair.
The report was contained in a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, with the remaining part of the statement telling of the arrival of the police and the commencement of investigations.
“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. The body has been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff are currently cooperating with police investigations.
“Effort is in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady.
“We urge the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information, including claims of kidnapping, that may incite fear or panic.”
“The FCT Police Command is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mr. Parradang’s death. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure justice is served,” the statement added.
