Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye.
In a statement on Saturday, police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said Mrs Ngbaronye died on Friday, after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere.
According to the statement, “The Lagos State Police Command deeply regrets to announce the passing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye, who passed away after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos State on Friday, 24th October, 2025.”
The command described her as a disciplined officer who served with professionalism.
“The Command mourns the loss of a truly upright and dedicated officer who served with unwavering professionalism and integrity,” the statement read.
“Until her passing, she was known for her diligence, discipline, and commitment to duty. Her friendly disposition and humane approach to policing greatly helped to bridge the gap between the Police and the public she dutifully served.”
The commissioner of police, CP Olohndare Jimoh, officers and men of the command expressed condolences to Ngbaronye’s family and aged mother.
“The news of her demise came as a rude shock to the entire Command. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohndare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the Command commiserate with her family and aged mother on this irreparable loss,” the statement said.
Mr Jimoh also reached out to her husband and elder brother to convey the command’s sympathy and support.
“The CP has personally reached out to her husband and her elder brother, who is a priest, to extend the Command’s heartfelt condolences and support during this difficult time,” the statement added.
The police said burial arrangements would be announced later.
“Burial arrangements will be communicated in due course,” the command stated.
Matilda Ngbaronye joined the Nigeria Police Force on April 19, 2010.
She was appointed deputy police public relations officer in December 2020 and later became DPO of Festac Division.
She previously served as crime officer at Dolphin Estate Division, fingerprint expert at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIID), Panti and officer-in-charge of the Public Complainants Bureau.
She also served as public information officer under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
