Retired Comptroller -General David Parradang died in hotel, efforts in top gear to arrest lady suspect – FCT Police

The Nigeria police has cleared the air over the reported kidnapping and killing of retired Comptroller-General David Parradang.

The Nigeria Police in a statement signed by Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer , FCT Police Command confirmed that the retired Comptroller-General died in a hotel contrary to widespread report that he was kidnapped and killed.

The statement read : ”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.

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 further, ”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.

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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 force also used the opportunity to charge media outlets to confirm the veracity of information and refrain from spreading unverified information, ValidViewNetwork reports.

ValidViewNetwork regrets the earlier report misinformation.