The Divisional Police Officer, DPO of the Festac Division, Lagos State, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye is dead.

It was gathered that the senior police officer died on Friday October 24, 2025, in an undisclosed hospital in the Surulere area of Lagos.

News reports that the unfortunate incident has thrown the Lagos State Police Command into mourning.

Until her death, Ngbaronye was widely regarded as one of the vibrant and dedicated officers in the Lagos Command.

Ngbaronye, who previously served as the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO for the Lagos State Police Command, was known for her professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty.

Her passing has left colleagues and subordinates in deep sorrow, as tributes continue to pour in from officers and residents of the Festac community.