Former Plateau State governors, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, have declared their readiness to join forces in confronting the worsening security situation in the state.
The two political figures made this known on Thursday in Jos during the visit of President Bola Tinubu, which came in the wake of Sunday’s violent attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, where 28 persons lost their lives and several others sustained injuries.
Jang, reacting to the tragedy, described the incident as deeply troubling and “one too many,” stressing the urgent need for unity among leaders to halt the growing wave of violence.
He warned that persistent insecurity was crippling economic growth and hinted at possible political undertones aimed at undermining the 2027 general elections.
“I believe Plateau is still the home of peace and tourism.
“As governor, Joshua Dariye suffered security challenges; I suffered it, 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 but, by the grace of God, we will resist it,” Jang said.
The former senator also urged the president to convene a special meeting with key stakeholders in Plateau to chart a proactive course toward restoring peace and stability.
In the same vein, Lalong reaffirmed his commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at ending the lingering crisis in the state.
Now representing Plateau South in the Senate, he lamented the persistent nature of the security challenges, noting that successive administrations have grappled with similar issues.
“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.
