Former governors of Plateau, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, have promised to unite to tackle the rising security challenges. The duo spoke on Thursday in Jos when President Bola Tinubu visited the state.
The president’s visit followed the Palm Sunday attack by bandits in which 28 residents were killed at Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA.
Mr Jang, while describing the security breach as ”one too many”, promised to unite with other key leaders toward tackling the menace.
He said that the rising spate of insecurity was sabotaging economic prosperity, describing it as a ploy to destabilise 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,” Mr Jang said.
The former senator, who appealed to the president to create time for a special session with Plateau leaders to discuss the security challenges, advised him to be proactive in tackling the menace.
Mr Lalong also pledged his commitment towards a united and peaceful Plateau. Mr Lalong, currently the senator representing Plateau South, decried the lingering security challenges.
“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,” Mr Lalong said.
(NAN)
