The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, and announced that they are searching for a woman who left his hotel room the day prior to his death.
Reports initially suggested that Parradang had been kidnapped and subsequently murdered in the Area 1 district of Abuja. However, police later clarified that he had checked into a hotel and received a visitor, who departed shortly before he was found lifeless.
Police spokesperson for the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, stated, “On 3rd March 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, located at Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz. He checked into the hotel, paying a fee of N22,000 for a one-night stay. Shortly after, he instructed the hotel room attendant to escort a female guest to his room. This lady left the hotel premises at around 04:00 PM on the same day.”
The police further reported, “Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the woman departed. At approximately 04:00 AM on 4th March 2025, a friend, who is a military officer, became concerned for his wellbeing and 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 to secure the area, take photographs, and collect 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 police further stated that efforts are underway to apprehend the woman involved.
