Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mrs Matilda Ngbaronye. The Police recently announced that CSP Ngbaronye died on Friday after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos.
In a press statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Nigeria Police Force described Ngbaronye’s death as a big loss.
According to her, the deceased was a diligent and upright officer who served with exceptional professionalism and integrity.
Noting that Ngbaronye was known for her total dedication to duty, SP Abimbola stated that her homely approach went a long way towards aiding police–public relations.
She insisted that the late officer was always up and doing when it came to discharging her duties, and her sudden death stunned the entire Command.
“The Lagos State Police Command deeply regrets to announce the passing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye, who sadly passed away after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos State on Friday, 24th October, 2025.
The command mourns the loss of a truly upright and dedicated officer who served with unwavering professionalism and integrity.
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. At no time was she found wanting in the discharge of her responsibilities.
The news of her demise came as a rude shock to the entire command. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the Command commiserate with her family and aged mother on this irreparable loss,” it read.
The Force further noted that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohumdare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the Command are currently mourning with Ngbaronye’s family and aged mother.
SP Abimbola Adebisi concluded by saying that CP Jimoh has personally contacted late Matilda’s husband and elder brother to convey the Command’s condolences 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.
Burial arrangements will be communicated in due course. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” it added.
