President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said his administration will deploy everything within its powers to end insecurity in Nigeria.

The president spoke during a dinner with members of the national assembly in Abuja.

The meeting was attended by the 109 senators and 360 members of House of Representatives.

The president however said available resources will be deployed to ensure that perpetrators of criminal activities are brought to book.

President BUHARI commended the ninth national assembly for their legislative actions, saying the lawmakers are "full partners in national development".