Police says ex-Immigration boss died in hotel room

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command on Tuesday confirmed the death of a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang.

The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Tuesday that Parradang died in a hotel in Area 3, Abuja, following a visit by an unidentified woman.

In a statement, Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the FCT police command, said contrary to media reports, Parradang was found dead at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, Abuja, in the early morning of Tuesday.

She said the former Immigration boss was found dead in his room at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, Abuja, at about 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

A report had earlier claimed that Parradang was attacked by gunmen in the Area 1 axis of Abuja.

The statement read: “In light of the recent reports alleging that retired comptroller general of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed, we wish to clarify the facts surrounding this incident to ensure accurate information is disseminated to the public.

“On March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz.

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“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.

“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 well being, 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.”

The spokesperson said efforts to arrest the female guest are ongoing.

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