By Sarah NEGEDU
The police in the Federal Capital Territory have thrown more light around the alleged abduction and murder of Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang,
Report had filtered in Tuesday evening claiming that Parradang was abducted in the Area 1 axis of Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2025 on his way from a bank.
Many had quoted counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, as claiming that the EX NIS boss was trailed from a bank where he had withdrawn money, and that the assailants took the cash from him before eventually killing him.
However, clarifying the issues surrounding the incident, the FCT Police Command disclosed that the former CG had died at Joy House Hotel, Area 3, where he had lodged for the night.
The police said the clarification was necessary to ensure accurate information is disseminated to the public and also to avoid panic among residents.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, ASP Josephine Adeh, explained the that, “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.
Effort is in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady.”
The police therefore urged the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading unverified information, including claims of kidnapping, that may incite fear or panic.
It further assured that the command is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mr. Parradang’s death.
