Female police DPO dies after surgery

The Lagos State Police Command has announced the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said Ngbaronye passed away on Friday following a surgical procedure at Mayriamville Medical Centre, Bode Thomas, Surulere.

Adebisi described her death as a great loss to the Command, noting that she was a disciplined and upright officer who served with professionalism and integrity.

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“She was known for her diligence, discipline, and devotion to duty. Her humane approach to policing greatly strengthened police–public relations,” Adebisi said.

The spokesperson added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, along with officers and men of the Command, had extended condolences to her family and aged mother.

According to Adebisi, CP Jimoh also personally reached out to Ngbaronye’s husband and elder brother, a priest, to convey the Command’s sympathy and support.

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She noted that burial arrangements would be announced later and prayed for the late officer’s soul to rest in peace.

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