The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command, has said that former comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Parradang died in a hotel, contrary to reports that he was attacked.
In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, spokesperson of the command, Josephine Adeh, said media reports that Parradang was attacked and killed was not correct.
According to the police spokesperson, the former NIS boss was found dead at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, Abuja, in the early morning of Tuesday after a female visited him.
Media reports had earlier that Parradang was trailed by assailants from the bank where he went to withdraw some money.
The assailants, according to reports, took the money and killed him.
However, the police said Parradang’s body was found in the hotel room around 4am on Tuesday.
The police statement reads: “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.
“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 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 statement added that efforts were underway to arrest the lady in the incident.
