By Deborah Nnamdi
The FCT Police Command has dismissed rumors that Mr. David Shikfu Parradang, former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), was kidnapped and murdered.
Instead, the police confirmed that he was found dead in a chair inside his hotel room in Abuja after meeting with a female guest.
Parradang’s body was discovered a day after he checked into Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, by a concerned friend, a military officer, who, along with hotel staff, went to check on him.
Earlier reports suggested that the former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was killed by kidnappers after being abducted in Abuja on Monday night.
But an official statement titled, “FCT Police Respond to Misreported Death of Retired Comptroller General David Parradang,” issued by SP Josephine Adeh, PPRO, the police provided details of the incident, emphasizing that there was no case of kidnapping or assassination.
Photo: Lifeless body of DGI Parradang
The statement reads: “On March 3, 2025, at approximately noon, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into the hotel, paying ₦22,000 for a one-night stay.
Shortly after checking in, he requested that a hotel attendant escort a female guest to his room. The lady left the hotel premises around 4:00 PM on the same day.Mr. Parradang did not leave his room afterward. Around 4:00 AM on March 4, 2025, a friend, who is a military officer, concerned about his wellbeing, traced him to the hotel.
Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to his room, where they found Mr. Parradang deceased, seated in a chair.
The Durumi Police Station was notified, and officers quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area, take photographs, and collect relevant evidence to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
His body has been transferred to the National Hospital for further examination, while hotel staff are cooperating with police investigations.
The police also confirmed that efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest the female guest who last visited him.
“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 and ensure justice is served,” the statement added.
CG David Parradang spent over 30 years in public service at the Nigerian Immigration Service, working in Kano, Lagos, Kwara, Enugu, and the Federal Capital Territory.
POLICE ACCOUNT OF INCIDENT
Former CGI didn’t die in the hands of kidnappers. He died after a sex romp in a hotel!
PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE RESPOND TO MISREPORTED DEATH OF RETIRED COMPTROLLER GENERAL DAVID PARRADANG.
Date: March 04, 2025.
From: Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja.
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.
On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into the hotel, paying a sum of Twenty-two thousand naira (N22,000) for one night’s stay. 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 04:00PM of the same day.
Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 AM of 04 March 2025, a friend who is a military officer, concerned for his wellbeing, 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.
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.
For any further inquiries, please contact the FCT Police Public Relations Office.
SP Josephine Adeh,
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.
