{
  "id": 9537207,
  "title": "‘Your death won’t be in vain’ – Operation Rainbow officer vows to avenge killing of superior",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/your-death-wont-be-in-vain-operation-rainbow-officer-vows-to-avenge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:36:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/your-death-wont-be-in-vain-operation-rainbow-officer-vows-to-avenge-killing-of-superior/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A member of Operation Rainbow, a security unit based in Plateau State, has vowed to personally seek retribution for the death of his deputy commander, CSP David Babale. The officer lost his life in an ambush on Tuesday while en route to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following intelligence of an imminent attack at a mass burial. Expressing his condolences in a Facebook post, the officer stated that Babale's death would not be in vain, as he would personally pursue the killers and ensure justice was served. Describing Babale as a father figure, leader, and protector, the officer emphasized that he would not let the attack go unnoticed, even if attempts were made to cover it up. The officer praised Babale's leadership, courage, and dedication to the Plateau State Police Force. In another message, the officer expressed his determination to avenge Babale's death, stating that the killings had reached his doorstep and he had no choice but to respond with equal force. He acknowledged that it was not their duty to kill the bandits and terrorists, but rather to hand them over to God for judgment.",
  "summary": "A member of the Plateau State security outfit, Operation Rainbow, has vowed to personally avenge the killing of its deputy commander, CSP David Babale. DAILY POST reports that the officer was killed in an ambush on Tuesday by gunmen suspected to be Fulani terrorists while the team was on its way to Barkin Ladi Local […] ‘Your death won’t be in vain’ – Operation Rainbow officer vows to avenge…",
  "key_points": [
    "Operation Rainbow officer vows to avenge deputy commander CSP David Babale's death.",
    "Babale killed in ambush while en route to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.",
    "Officer describes Babale as father figure, leader, and protector of Plateau State Police Force."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Plateau: MACBAN condemns killing of Operation Rainbow commander, warns against tagging Fulani as criminals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/plateau-macban-condemns-killing-of-operation-rainbow-commander-warns",
        "published": "2026-09-24T11:15:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}