Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to ensure the safe and speedy rescue of Chief Olu Falae who was abducted from his farm on Monday.

The president's directive was sequel to a briefing on the incident, a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina said.     

Adesina said President Buhari condemned "the callous and reprehensible" kidnapping of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and elder statesman.

He quoted the president as assuring Falae's family, friends and other concerned Nigerians that the Federal Government would do all within its powers to ensure his swift release.

The presidential spokesman said Buhari had requested constant updates from the police and security agencies on efforts to find and rescue Chief Falae.