Douglas Alexander MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, commenting on the Foreign Secretary’s remarks about the missing Nigerian school girls and Boko Haram’s claim of responsibility for their abduction, said:  

“The latest claims of responsibility from Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria are truly chilling. Their abduction of 270 girls is a depraved and cruel act which has rightly been condemned across the international community.
 
“Whilst the Nigerian government rightly remain in the lead, I welcome today’s offer by the UK Government of practical assistance to Nigeria’s government in their efforts.
 
“In the hours and days ahead, I would urge the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to take forward discussions with the Nigerian authorities about what practical assistance from the international community is most needed.”