Key Points
- Police confirm she died on Friday after a surgery. Spokesperson praises her as disciplined, firm, and humane.
- Ngbaronye served as Festac Division DPO in Lagos. Colleagues cite her work linking police with residents.
- Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh sends condolences to her family. Funeral details will follow when the family finalise plans.
CSP Matilda Ngbaronye, Festac DPO in Lagos, has died. The Command says she died on Friday, 24 October 2025. She passed after surgery at a Surulere medical centre.
Spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi called her “disciplined, professional and principled”. He said her humane style helped bridge gaps with residents. The city’s security beat stays in focus, as seen in our NDLEA Lagos nightclub raid report.
Condolences from the Command
Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh sent comfort to her husband and kin. He said the Command would stand with them through grief. He asked officers to honour her with calm, fair work.
Service record and community ties
Colleagues say she often held open-door meetings with residents. Her team worked on quick response in Festac and beyond. Leaders also note her calm way during tense times.
Festac is a dense district with large estates and traders. The division handles traffic disputes, street theft, and complex fraud cases. Officers there face long hours and high daily demand.
She led routine patrols through high-risk spots near major routes. Her unit backed rapid calls from estates and markets. Many residents praised swift returns on late-night reports.
Police sources say she kept strong welfare checks for staff. She also pushed for fair cases and clean records. Her unit ran outreach in schools to build trust.
Faith groups and local chiefs shared kind words on Saturday. They said her visits eased strain during tense neighbourhood issues. Youth groups also thanked her team for steady support.
Funeral plans will follow after the family finalise details. The Command asked the public to respect their privacy. For another Lagos security report, see our Tuoyo Lagos raid report.
