By Our Correspondent
National News – Former Plateau State governors, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, have pledged to unite with political leaders to confront the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Plateau State.
The leaders made the commitment on Thursday in Jos during the visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a deadly attack that left 28 people dead and several others injured.
The attack occurred on Sunday at Anguwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to reports, gunmen stormed the community, killing residents and leaving multiple victims injured.
The incident triggered fresh concerns over the persistent security challenges in the North-Central region and prompted President Tinubu’s visit to assess the situation and reassure residents.
Speaking during the president’s visit, former governor Jonah Jang described the latest killings as “one too many” and stressed the urgent need for unity among political leaders to restore peace in the state.
Jang explained that insecurity has repeatedly affected successive administrations in Plateau, noting that former governor Joshua Dariye, himself, former governor Simon Lalong, and the current governor Caleb Mutfwang all faced similar security crises while in office.
Jang warned that the growing insecurity could threaten political stability and disrupt preparations for the 2027 general elections if decisive actions are not taken.
He alleged that some groups may be attempting to destabilise the region through violence and called on the Federal Government to adopt proactive security strategies to prevent further attacks.
The former governor also urged President Tinubu to organise a special meeting with Plateau political leaders, traditional rulers, and security stakeholders to discuss practical measures that could permanently address the ongoing crisis.
Lalong, who currently represents Plateau South Senatorial District in the Senate, echoed Jang’s call for unity.
He recalled that Plateau had faced severe security challenges during previous administrations, including when he served as Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly during Dariye’s tenure and later as governor.
According to Lalong, lasting peace in Plateau can only be achieved if political leaders, security agencies, and community stakeholders work together.
He expressed optimism that a united leadership approach could help restore stability and protect lives across the state.
The renewed call for cooperation among former leaders comes amid growing public concern over repeated violent attacks in Plateau communities.
