Former Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Idris Wase have urged a comprehensive strategy to end persistent violence in Plateau State. They made the call during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where the worsening security situation in the state was discussed following recent deadly attacks. Wase, who presented a security briefing, emphasized better coordination among security agencies, especially between air and ground forces. "A lot of work has to be done and we have every reason to support and ensure that we have peace. What we are witnessing is a slight derailment, and it is purely sabotage," Wase said. He cited intelligence gaps and called for joint military operations, noting that over 14 security personnel, including an army captain, were killed in Wase and Kanam two weeks ago. Lalong stressed that lasting peace must come from Plateau people themselves, not solely from military action. He proposed a closed-door meeting in Abuja with past and present leaders, including former governors Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, Caleb Mutfwang, and traditional rulers, to forge a united path forward. "If you bring all of us together… you may find a lasting solution because all of us have gone through it," Lalong said. President Tinubu challenged Plateau leaders to learn from history, asking, "Why is the past not a lesson for us?" He urged them to stop creating widows and widowers and to secure prosperity for youth.