Former Plateau governors Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong have agreed to work together to address the state’s mounting security concerns.
President Bola Tinubu paid a visit to Jos on Thursday, during which the two spoke.
The president’s visit followed the Sunday security breach that claimed 28 lives at Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government. The incident injured several others.
Jang described the security breach as “one too many” and offered to work with other key leaders to combat the threat.
He claimed that the rising tide of insecurity was destroying economic success, portraying it as a plan to destabilize the 2027 general elections.
“I believe Plateau is still the home of peace and tourism.
“As governor, Joshua Dariye suffered security challenges; I suffered them, Simon Lalong went through it, and now Caleb Mutfwang is facing that too.
“But we will unite to fight this monster; some people want to sabotage the next election. By the grace of God, we will resist it,” Jang said.
The former senator, who urged the president to set aside time for a special session with Plateau leaders to discuss security issues, recommended that he be aggressive in combating the threat.
Lalong, like Jang, pledged his commitment to a united and peaceful Plateau.
Lalong, who is currently the senator representing Plateau South, expressed concern about the state’s ongoing security concerns.
“By privilege, I saw it all.
“I was Speaker of the House of Assembly when Dariye was governor for eight years, and we faced fierce security challenges.
“When I became governor, I was confronted by similar challenges.
“But, I believe that when leaders come together, we may find something that will lead to lasting peace in Plateau,” Lalong said.
