Suspected Fulani terrorists have killed a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Dennis David Babale, in an ambush along the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to Security sources on Wednesday, the officer was reportedly responding to a distress call over an attack on a community when gunmen ambushed the security team on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2026, when the personnel, travelling in a Toyota Hilux vehicle, were ambushed by gunmen along the route.
It was gathered that Babale reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during the attack and was evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, for medical attention.
He, however, later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The operatives were attached to Operation Rainbow, a security outfit operating in the state.
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First Daily correspondent learnt that three civilians were also killed in a separate attack at Rakok, also known as Kafi Abu, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
The attack reportedly occurred as the President of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Mwantiri, escaped an ambush.
Following the attack, troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to a distress call and moved to the scene.
The military has also intensified efforts to track the assailants and prevent further attacks along the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi route.
The killing comes amid renewed security concerns in parts of Plateau State, where recurring armed attacks and reprisal incidents have continued to pose challenges to communities and security personnel.