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Electoral Violence in Nigeria: A Regional Analysis of the 2023 Elections

Electoral violence in Nigeria disproportionately impacted the South-west (29%) and South-south (22%) regions in 2023, with significant numbers of victims, particularly in the North-west (164) and South-east (152). These high victim counts highlight the severe human cost of politically motivated violence, with many communities affected by fatalities, injuries, and displacement.

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percentage distribution of electoral violence cases by region in nigeria 2023Source: Nigeria Risk Index

Electoral violence in Nigeria disproportionately impacted the South-west (29%) and South-south (22%) regions in 2023, with significant numbers of victims, particularly in the North-west (164) and South-east (152). These high victim counts highlight the severe human cost of politically motivated violence, with many communities affected by fatalities, injuries, and displacement.

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