The Federal Capital Territory police command has dismissed media reports that a retired Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently k!lled in Abuja.
A counter-insurgency publication had reported that the former CG was attacked in the Area 1 axis of Abuja on Tuesday morning. The report claimed that the assailants trailed Parradang from a bank where he had withdrawn money, took the cash and killed him.
But, according to a statement on Wednesday its spokesperson, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, the FCT police command said the report is untrue.
The statement read: ‘On 3 March 2025, at approximately 12 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 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 4 pm of the same day.
‘Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 4 am of 4 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’.
Adeh said 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, Adeh further said.
