National Security Adviser, Majajor-General Mohammed Monguno, has warned security operatives against any act of infraction or misconduct during the 2019 general elections.

Monguno gave the warning at the meeting of Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security held at the National Headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja.

Monguno, who is also Co-chair of Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, urged security personnel to deliver their mandate in a very responsible manner, demonstrating democratic values and professional ethics to members of the society.

“There are Code of Conducts for all security agencies and we will all be held responsible for any infraction during elections.

“It is also important for us to understand that operating outside the confines of legality or legitimacy will be viewed very seriously.

“The forthcoming elections, especially 2019 general elections, have to be conducted in such a manner that not only on wider Nigerians society but indeed the international community should be able to perceive us in a very positive manner,’’ he said.

Mongunu added that there would be full enforcement of electoral laws.

He advised security agencies to come up with means to surmounting negative trends such as hate speeches that may incite the public or affect peaceful atmosphere during the general elections.

Monguno said as the 2019 elections drew closer, there would be need for security agencies to meet more frequently to deal with issues that would arise and cause unpleasant situation before, during and immediately after the elections.

He also advised security agencies to share intelligence and information to help INEC conduct credible elections.

In his remarks, INEC Chairman and Co-Chair of Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security, Mahmood Yakubu, said the importance of the commission to work with security agencies was crucial.

According to him, it is to secure the environment for the commission to conduct elections, and elections cannot be conducted in an atmosphere of rancour.

Yakubu pointed out that good election was good for the country, while bad election would be a recipe for disaster; “we don’t pray for it’’.

He stressed the need for members of the commission to continue to work together to address anticipated challenges.

“The nation expects that we should do so, and once we do so, there be less problem during elections.”

Yakubu also urged security agencies not to condone vote-buying in the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun.

“On our part, we will do whatever we need to do to ensure that we find solutions to this challenge, including the re-administration of our polling units.

“I want to register our commitment to credible elections. We will continue to partner security agencies.