Kind words have continued to pour in for the Divisional Police Officer of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mrs Matilda Ngbaronye whom the Lagos Police command has confirmed her death after surgery in a Lagos hospital.
Described by many as a ‘very fine’, ‘dedicated’, ‘young’, ‘smart’ ‘patriotic’, and ‘gallant’ officer, she was former DPO Ilupeju, former DPO Iponri, before her last station, DPO Festac.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed her death in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
She said CSP Ngbaronye died on Friday 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.
