Lagos Police Command Reveals Cause of Death of DPO

The Lagos State Police Command has issued a statement on the death of the female Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbaronye.

IT said the DPO died on Friday, October 24, 2025, after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos.

In a statement yesterday,

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, issued the statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command.

The statement noted that until her death, CSP Ngbaronye was widely respected for her “diligence, discipline, and commitment to duty.

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It described her as “a truly upright and dedicated officer who served with unwavering professionalism and integrity.”

IT said she was someone of “friendly disposition and humane approach to policing greatly helped to bridge the gap between the Police and the public she dutifully served.”

Stating that the news had come as a rude shock to all officers and men of the Command, it said that:

“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.”