The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked widespread claims that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and murdered. The police clarified that while his death is under investigation, reports of an abduction are false and misleading.
In an official statement released on March 4, 2025, the FCT Police detailed the events leading to Mr. Parradang’s passing. According to the report, he arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, around noon on March 3, 2025, in a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into a room for a one-night stay, paying a fee of ₦22,000.
Shortly after checking in, Mr. Parradang requested that a hotel staff member escort a female visitor to his room. The woman reportedly left the premises at approximately 4:00 PM that same day. However, Mr. Parradang did not emerge from his room afterward.
Concerned about his whereabouts, a friend who is a military officer traced him to the hotel in the early hours of March 4, 2025. Upon arrival, the officer, accompanied by the hotel receptionist, proceeded to his room, where they discovered Mr. Parradang unresponsive, seated in a chair. Authorities from the Durumi Police Station were immediately alerted and arrived at the scene to secure the area, document evidence, and launch an investigation.
The deceased’s body has been transferred to the National Hospital for further examination. Meanwhile, hotel staff are cooperating with the investigation, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the female guest who visited his room.
The FCT Police Command has urged the public and media to refrain from spreading unverified information, particularly allegations of kidnapping, which could cause unnecessary panic. The police assured that a thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Mr. Parradang’s death and ensure justice is served.
