Tragedy: How NIS Comptroller-General Died in Abuja Hotel Room
Late David-Parradang and his Mercedes Benz car parked in Joy Hotel, Abuja.
By Reporter
A retired Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, has been found dead in a hotel room in Abuja after he received a female guest.
David Paradang was the Nigerian Immigration Service when the NIS recruitment exercise claimed about 20 lives in 2014.
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory made the report to debunk media reports that the former NIS staff was killed by suspected kidnappers in Abuja.
The report by Zagazola Makama, a security expert, said Parradang was killed by kidnappers who intercepted him around Area 1 of Abuja on Tuesday morning.
A statement issued by Josephine Adeh, the Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, said Parradang died after receiving a female guest at a hotel he checked into in Abuja.
“In light of the recent reports alleging that retired NIS Comptroller-General 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.”
Reports have it that Parradang, who served in the NIS for over 30 years, held various positions across the country, including Comptroller General and postings in Kano, Lagos, Kwara, Enugu, and the Federal Capital Territory. He also attended several professional courses both within Nigeria and internationally.
A distinguished graduate of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Parradang was awarded the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in recognition of his service.
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