How former Immigration chief, Parradang, died in hotel room—Police

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police command has given a graphic detail of how a retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang died in an Abuja hotel after playing host to a female guest.

The FCT command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, described as untrue media reports that Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed in Abuja.

The reports had indicated that the former CG was attacked in Area 1 axis of Abuja Tuesday morning.

Parradang was said to have been trailed from a bank where he had withdrawn money before he was killed after he was dispossessed of the cash.

But debunking the claim, the FCT command spokesperson, said: ‘’On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., 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 04:00 p.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 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.”

Adeh said 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 was said to have been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff are currently cooperating with Police investigations.