The presidency has alleged that sub-regional forces are working against Nigeria in the school abduction incidents.

Speaking on a monitored program, the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the recent kidnappings in parts of the country are part of a plan by certain regional groups to try and bring down President Bola Tinubu's government.

287 students of LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, were abducted last Thursday.

However, Ngelale said the government is handling the situation well and has gotten help from the US to bring back the schoolchildren and deal with the local groups involved.

The presidential aide, who said there are some gains in the fight against insecurity, suggested capital punishment for the killers.