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Buhari Condemns Chief Falae’s Abduction, Directs Police To Ensure Safe Rescue

September 23, 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to take all necessary action to ensure the safe and speedy rescue of Chief Olu Falae, whose kidnapping yesterday he strongly condemned. [slideshow]42204[/slideshow]  

The respected former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate was abducted from his farm.

 “The President assures Chief Falae's family, friends and other concerned Nigerians that the Federal Government will do all within its powers to ensure his swift release,” a press statement by the presidency said.

“President Buhari, who has requested constant updates from the police and security agencies on efforts to find and rescue Chief Falae, also denounces the recurring incidents of criminal abductions across the country,” it added.  

He assured all Nigerians that ongoing efforts to significantly enhance the security of lives and property in the country will continue apace and that under his leadership, Nigerians, irrespective of their status, will no longer be left at the mercy of criminal elements.

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