‘He died in hotel after receiving female guest,’ Police clear air on ex-Immigration CG’s death in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has said a former Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Parradang, died in a hotel after a visit from a female guest.

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

Zagazola Makama, the counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, had earlier reported that the former CG was attacked in the Area 1 axis of Abuja Tuesday morning.

The publication said the assailants trailed Parradang from a bank where he had withdrawn money, took the cash and killed him.

However, police said Parradang’s body was found in the hotel room around 4 am on Tuesday.

“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,” the statement reads.

“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 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 police said efforts are underway to arrest the lady in the incident.