The Lagos State Police Command has announced the passing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye, who died on Friday, October 24, 2025, after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command described CSP Ngbaronye’s death as a painful loss, noting that she was an exemplary officer who served with exceptional professionalism, discipline, and dedication.
“CSP Ngbaronye was known for her diligence, integrity, and humane approach to policing. Her leadership and friendly disposition helped strengthen the relationship between the Police and the community she served,” the statement read in part.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohondare Jimoh, expressed deep sorrow over her passing, describing her as “a rare and upright officer whose service to the Command will never be forgotten.”
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CP Jimoh, on behalf of all officers and men of the Command, extended condolences to the deceased officer’s family, particularly her husband and elderly mother.
He also personally reached out to her elder brother, a clergyman, to convey the Command’s sympathy and support during this difficult period.
The Command stated that details of her burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
“Her death is a great loss not only to the Lagos State Police Command but to the Nigeria Police Force as a whole. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement added.
