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Contrary to earlier reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command Abuja, says the deceased died in a hotel where he book
A statement by the Command’s PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh revealed that on March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz where he checked into after paying a sum of Twenty two thousand naira (N22,000) for one night’s stay.
According to the statement, “shortly thereafter, he directed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest who had come to visit to his room and later 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”, the statement further clarified.
The Command therefore urged the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information, including claims of kidnapping, that may incite fear or panic.
It further assured that it is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mr. Parradang’s death.
