- Reports had emerged on Tuesday that Parradang was killed by gunmen who abducted him in Abuja on Tuesday morning.
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command, has opened up on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang.
Reports had emerged on Tuesday that Parradang was killed by gunmen who abducted him Abuja on Tuesday morning.
Reacting to the viral reports, the police disclosed that the decorated former Immigration boss died in a hotel, dismissing the reports that he was killed by kidnappers.
He died after receiving a female guest at a hotel he checked into in Abuja, a statement by the spokesperson of the Command, Josephine Adeh, stated.
According to Adeh, reports that Paradang was kidnapped and killed were 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.
“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,” the statement read.
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