Lagos Police Command Mourns As DPO CSP Matilda, Dies After Surgery

Sunday October 26, 2025
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By Idorenyin UMOREN, security evaluator

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division in Lagos, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye, is dead.

She died on October 24, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m. during a medical session for fibroid treatment at the Mayriamville Medical Centre in Surulere, Lagos State.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the incident, saying that the deceased officer died on Friday after undergoing surgery.

The Police command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mrs Matilda Ngbaronye.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, October 25, in Lagos.

She said CSP Ngbaronye died on Friday, October 24, after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos.

Adebisi described her death as a huge loss, noting that she was a disciplined and upright officer who served with exceptional professionalism and integrity.

She said Ngbaronye was known for diligence, discipline, and devotion to duty, adding that her humane approach helped strengthen police–public relations.

Adebisi noted that Ngbaronye was never found wanting in the discharge of her duties and her passing shocked the entire Command.

She said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohumdare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the Command commiserated with her family and aged mother.

Adebisi added that CP Jimoh had personally contacted Ngbaronye’s husband and elder brother, a priest, to convey the Command’s condolences and support.

She said burial arrangements would be announced later and prayed for her soul to rest in peace.