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Senior Police Officer Killed in Plateau Ambush
A senior police officer has been killed in Plateau State. The officer was a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
The officer was ambushed on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, along the Barkin Ladi–Bokkos road . He was travelling in a vehicle when gunmen opened fire on his team .
The officer and his team were responding to a distress call. People had reported that bandits were attacking a community . While on their way to help, they were attacked.
The officer has been identified as CSP Dennis David Babale. He was the Deputy Commander of a security outfit called Operation Rainbow .
What Happened After the Attack
The officer was shot during the ambush. He was rushed to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi for treatment. Sadly, he died from his injuries at the hospital .
Security forces have launched a manhunt for the people who carried out the attack. The police say they are investigating to find those responsible and bring them to justice .
This killing happened just one day after the government imposed a curfew in the area. The curfew was meant to stop violence in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu local government areas . Despite the curfew, attacks have continued.
