The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, has died.CSP Ngbaronye died on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, after undergoing surgery.
The Lagos State Police Command, which confirmed her demise in a statement on Saturday, expressed deep sorrow over her death. “The Lagos State Police Command deeply regrets to announce the passing of the Divisional Police Officer, Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye, who sadly passed away after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos State, on Friday, October 24, 2025,” the command stated.
The command noted that CSP Ngbaronye was widely admired for her professionalism, integrity, and dedication to service. “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 statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, described her death as “an irreparable loss.
“He extended condolences to her family and aged mother, and personally reached out to her husband and elder brother, a priest, to convey the command’s sympathies. The statement noted that details of the burial arrangements would be announced later.
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