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FCT Police Command Debunk Case of Kidnap Over Scenario Leading To Parradang's Death


By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 


The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked the rumors making round  that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mr.David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and subsequently killed.

According to a statement from the command,on March 3, 2025, at about 12:00 PM, Mr. Parradang arrived at Joy House Hotel, Area 3 Junction, driving a black Mercedes Benz.

 He checked into the hotel, paid a sum of twenty thousand naira for one night's stay. Shortly thereafter, he directed the room attendant to escort a female guest to his room. The lady left the hotel premises around 4:00pm same day.

Mr. Parradang did not exit his room after the lady left. At about 4:00 am the next day, a friend of of Mr. Parradang, a military officer, traced him to the hotel. Upon arrival, the hotel receptionist and the officer proceeded to Mr. Parradang room, where he was found deceased, seated in a chair.

Discovering that the Durumi Police were promptly notified, officers arrived at the scene, secured the area, took photographs, and collected all relevant evidence to preserve the integrity of the crime scene the statement revealed.

The statement from FCT Police Command stated that the body of Mr. Parradang has been transferred to the hospital for necessary procedures, and hotel staff are currently cooperating with the police investigation.

The statement has urged the public and the media to refrain from spreading unverified information, including claims of kidnapping, that may incite fear or panic, as the FCT Police Command is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding Mr. Parradang's death. 

For any further inquiries, please contact the FCT Police Public Relations Office.

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