Former Immigration CG dies in hotel room

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has revealed that the former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, died in a hotel.

This is in contrary to the viral reports that the former immigration boss was shot dead by the kidnappers who allegedly abducted him in Abuja.

Spokesperson of the Command, Josephine Adeh, who made the clarification in a statement, however, dismissed the report, saying it is untrue.

Adeh explained that Parradang died after receiving a female guest at a hotel he checked into in Abuja. 

“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