The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rubbished earlier reports that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, had been kidnapped and later murdered by his abductors in Abuja.
Issuing an official statement, the Police Public Relations Office, urged the public to disregard unverified information that could spark unnecessary alarm.
According to the statement, Mr Parradang arrived at the Joy House Hotel at Area 3 Junction on 3 March 2025 at approximately 12:00 PM, travelling in a black Mercedes Benz.
He checked into the hotel and paid N22,000 for one night’s accommodation.
Shortly after his arrival, he instructed a hotel attendant to escort a visiting female guest to his room.
The guest departed the hotel around 4:00 PM.
After the visitor left, Parradang reportedly remained in his room.
However, at approximately 4:00 AM on 4 March 2025, a friend and military officer, concerned for his welfare, traced him to the hotel.
Upon arriving, the officer, alongside the hotel receptionist, discovered Mr Parradang deceased, seated in a chair in his room.
A police team from Durumi Police Station was immediately notified, and officers quickly secured the scene, documenting the evidence and taking photographs.
Parradang’s body has since been transferred to the National Hospital for further procedures, while the investigation continues with particular focus on the involvement of the female guest, who is currently the subject of an arrest inquiry.
