Latest on Death of Fmr NIS CG: He Died In A hotel Room, FCT Police

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police command has debunked reports that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Services, NIS, David Parradang, was shot and killed abductors described as kidnappers. 

The command made the rebuttal in a statement made available to newsmen on its verified X handle early Tuesday evening.

The statement dignment signed by command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, noted that the former CG died in a hotel room in the nation's capital.

Titled Misreported Death of Retired Comptroller General, David Parradang, the command noted that the rebuttal became imperative following earlier misleading reports that he was kidnaped and subsequently killed. 

"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."

Providing further insight into the circumstances surrounding the retired CG's death, the command explained that Parradang arrived at the Area 3 based hotel in a black Mercedes Benz at about noon on Monday and immediately checked in for one night after settling his lodge bills.

He was said to have subsequently directed one of the hotel room attendants to escorts his female guest to his room. However, the female guest left the hotel several hours later same day without the retired CG. 

"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," the statement read in part.

The statement disclosed that the former Immigration officer did not leave his room until a military personnel, apparently aware of his location, traced him to the hotel where, upon enquiry, he was found to have passed on in the hotel room, sitting on a chair.

Subsequently, the Durumi police station was notified

"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 noted