The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Town Division in Lagos State, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye.
The Governor sympathised with the Police Service Commission, the Lagos Police Command, the deceased’s family, friends and the Festac community over the death of the late DPO.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, said the late CSP Ngbaronye was a respected police officer known for her professionalism and commitment to the security of lives and properties in Lagos State, particularly in Festac Town.
He said: “The death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Town Division, Lagos State, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Ngbaronye, who reportedly passed away on Friday following complications from surgery at a private hospital in Lagos, was a colossal and irreplaceable loss.
“Late CSP Ngbaronye was a dedicated, committed and professional police officer who devoted her life to the service of the Nigeria Police Force. She served passionately, and her service record in different positions reflected integrity, diligence, dedication and commitment to duty.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I express my heartfelt condolences to late CSP Ngbaronye’s family, friends, associates, Lagos Police Command and the Police Service Commission. I pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and grant CSP Matilda Ngbaronye eternal rest.”
