United Kingdom Pledge To Help Nigeria Find Missing Chibok Girls

United Kingdom Pledge To Help Nigeria Find Missing Chibok Girls

The Federal Government has received a commitment from the United Kingdom to help in the rescue effort for the over 240 girls who were abducted by Boko Haram Insurgent weeks ago.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati released a statement which revealed that President Jonathan spoke with his British Prime Minister, David Cameron on the phone and requested for deployment of British Satellite Imaging capabilities and advanced tracking technologies to boost the outcome of the search.

Abati said: “The President thanked Mr. Cameron, the British Government and people for their concern over the fate of the abducted girls and their willingness to provide concrete assistance to save the girls from the terrorists who seized them from their school.

“He told the Prime Minister that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will liaise with the British Government through its High Commission in Nigeria to work out practical details of the promised support and collaboration against terrorism.”

Abati also revealed that China has also offered it's hand to help find and rescue the girls. Jonathan had met with Premier Li Keqiang earlier today and the Chinesse Premier assured Jonathan that they will fully support Nigeria and will even train Nigeria's  military personnel for anti-insurgency operations.

Source: Legit.ng

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