US team to help Nigeria locate kidnapped girls

[The Straight Story]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says a U.S. team will head to Nigeria as soon as possible to aid in the search for nearly 300 teenage girls abducted from their school more than three weeks ago.

Spokesman Jay Carney says Secretary of State John Kerry reiterated the offer during a conversation Tuesday with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.

Carney says "time is of the essence." He urged the Nigerian government to ensure that it is using all available resources to ensure the safe return of the girls.

Carney says the U.S. team would include military and law enforcement personnel capable of sharing with the Nigerians expertise in intelligence, investigations, hostage negotiating and victim assistance.

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[deathrind]

1. Good.

A matter of foreign assistance I can definetly support the US government getting involved in.

[okaawhatever]

2. Love to read "and victim assistance". I hope these girls get all the help they need once they are

rescued. Thank you Goodluck Jonathan for accepting help in this matter.