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Lagos DPO dies after surgery

She said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the command commiserated with her family and aged mother.

• October 25, 2025
Chief Superintendent of Police Matilda Ngbaronye
Chief Superintendent of Police Matilda Ngbaronye

The Lagos Police Command has announced the death of the divisional police officer of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police Matilda Ngbaronye.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said in a statement on Saturday that Ms Ngbaronye died on Friday after undergoing surgery at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos.

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

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

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

She said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, and all officers and men of the command commiserated with her family and aged mother.

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

(NAN)

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