Former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang was found dead in a hotel room in Abuja on Monday,March 3,2025 after the exit of a female friend from his room.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command which pushed out this information said there was urgent need to correct the news making the rounds that Parradang was kidnapped and later killed by his abductors.
The Police press statement has it that on March 3, 2025, at approximately 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction in a black Mercedes Benz.
He checked into the hotel, paying a sum of twenty-two thousand naira for one night’s stay.
Shortly thereafter, he directed the room attendant to escort a female guest to his room. This lady left the hotel premises around 1600hr the same day.
Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. Around 04:00 am of Tuesday March 4, 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 Police said effort is in top gear to effect the arrest of the lady,and asked anyone with further information to contact the FCT Police Publi Relations Officer,Josephine Adeh.