According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the United States and other countries, which he did not name, have offered to assist Nigeria.
The Federal Government is currently reviewing the offer of foreign assistance in the battle against kidnapping and other high-profile crimes.
Idris spoke with reporters at the State House, Abuja, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to the minister, the President reiterated his directive that security agencies must ensure the safe return of all kidnap victims.
Incidences of kidnapping, especially in the North, spiked in the last few weeks.
Last Thursday, 287 pupils were abducted from the Local Education Authority (LEA) primary school in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna.
No fewer than 61 people were abducted by suspected terrorists who attacked the Buda community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna on Monday.
On foreign assistance, the minister said: “We’re aware that it is not just the U.S. that has offered to help.
“Other countries have also offered to support Nigeria.
“But what we can tell you is that the government is still reviewing these offers and the position of government will be made known.”.
According to the minister, security agencies are working to rescue those abducted as soon as possible.
