The United States and the United Kingdom are said to be deploying technological resources to aid the Federal Government in the search for over 180 school girls abducted in Chibok, Borno close to four weeks ago.
British Foreign Secretary, William Hague said his country was engaging with the Federal Government on the issue which he described as “appalling”.
Hague said, “The appalling abduction in northern Nigeria on April 14 is a stark reminder of the threat of sexual violence faced by women in conflict prone areas.
“I am very concerned that the majority of the girls are still missing. I spoke to Nigerian Foreign Minister, Wali, about this case on 18 April, and we are talking to Nigerian authorities about how best to assist in their efforts to secure the girls’ release and bring those responsible to justice.”
Security sources have said that the foreign governments would not send any troops to Nigeria, but would deploy technological resources such as spy satellites in order to assist the FG in information gathering.
The source said, “The whole emphasis is on intelligence gathering; and that is why the Federal Government is contacting the US and the UK to assist in the area of intelligence gathering.
“Another thing you must know is that several arrests have been made, and a lot of efforts are being made.
“The security guard at the school in Chibok is being quizzed and some people from the community too have been arrested,” the source said.