The National Security Council presided by President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has reviewed the security situation in the country, as it relates to the conduct of the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

The meeting that had all the Service Chiefs in attendance assured Nigerians of hitch free conduct of the 2019 general elections.

Minister of Defence, MANSUR DAN-ALI who revealed this in a statement shortly after the meeting at the Presidential Villa said it also recommended the deployment of security agencies to states, to enable INEC conduct the elections that will be acceptable to all.

According to him, the meeting addressed an attempt to put pressure on the electoral body by some notable personalities through demonstrations.

MANSUR DAN-ALI noted the Council also discussed the proliferation and stockpiling of weapons by some disgruntled elements with a desire to take laws into their hands at the slightest opportunity.

Inspector General of Police, IBRAHIM IDRIS addressed newsmen after the meeting.