The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has offered useful explanation on how retired Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, died.
In a statement released by the command yesterday, March 4, and signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the police said that contrary to reports that Parradang was kidnapped and subsequently killed, the retired CG died in a hotel in Abuja.
According to the police, on March 3, 2025, around noon, Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, in a black Mercedes-Benz.
“He checked into the hotel, after paying N22,000 for one night. Shortly thereafter, he directed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest who had come to visit his room”.
Police report revealed that this lady left the hotel premises around 4:00 pm on the same day.
“Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 am on 04 March 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 Mr. Parradang was found deceased, seated in a chair,” the FCT police stated.
According to the police, 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 scene.
The police added that the body of the late NIS boss had been transferred to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff were cooperating with police investigations.
The command said efforts were in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady who visited the deceased.
They, however, urged the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information, including claims of kidnapping, that might incite fear or panic.
The Command said it was committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Parradang’s death.
