David Shikfu Parradang, the former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), was found dead in his hotel room in Abuja, Nigeria, on March 4, 2025. His sudden passing has stirred public curiosity, with many speculating about the cause of death. However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified that there was no foul play involved.
The Discovery
Parradang, a former top official in the Nigerian Immigration Service, checked into Joy House Hotel, located near the Area 3 Junction in Abuja, on March 3, 2025. He arrived around 12:00 PM, driving a black Mercedes Benz, and paid a fee of N22,000 for a one-night stay. Shortly after checking in, he requested hotel staff to escort a female guest to his room. The woman left the hotel at approximately 4:00 PM that same day.
The following morning, at around 4:00 AM on March 4, 2025, a concerned military officer and friend of Parradang arrived at the hotel to check on him. The officer, along with the hotel receptionist, entered Parradang’s room and discovered him seated in a chair. He was unresponsive and appeared to have passed away.
The FCT Police were immediately alerted to the situation. Upon their arrival, the police secured the scene, collected evidence, and transferred Parradang’s body to the National Hospital in Abuja for further examination. The authorities emphasized that there were no signs of violence or foul play, dismissing earlier rumors of possible abduction or kidnapping.
The police also confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and they are making efforts to locate the female guest who visited Parradang at the hotel. She is being sought for questioning as part of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The police took the opportunity to address growing concerns and misinformation circulating in the media. The initial reports of Parradang’s death being the result of a kidnapping were quickly debunked by law enforcement. The public was urged to refrain from spreading unverified information that could cause panic and fear, stressing that a thorough investigation was being carried out to uncover the true cause of death.
David Shikfu Parradang’s sudden death has raised many questions, but the FCT Police have assured the public that they are diligently working to establish the exact cause of his demise. As of now, no foul play has been suspected, but authorities continue to investigate all aspects of the case.
This incident has been widely discussed, especially due to Parradang’s significant role as the former head of the Nigerian Immigration Service, and more updates will likely emerge as the investigation progresses.
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Date: March 04, 2025.
From: Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja.
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.
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.
