Ex-Immigration boss not killed by kidnappers – Police
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has clarified reports about the death of the former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang on Monday in Abuja.
The police said contrary to earlier reports linking his death to kidnappers, Parradang died in an Abuja hotel room.
In a statement released, by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT police command said earlier report about his being kidnapped in Area 1, was false.
‘’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,” the statement added.
According to the police, Parradang did not leave 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.”
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 subsequently evacuated to the National Hospital for necessary procedures, while the hotel staff are currently cooperating with Police investigation.
