2001Significant
Political assassinations deepen election fears
High-profile killings, including that of justice minister Bola Ige in December 2001, fed fears about political violence before the 2003 polls.
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2001
Political assassinations deepen election fears
High-profile killings, including that of justice minister Bola Ige in December 2001, fed fears about political violence before the 2003 polls.
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High-profile killings, including that of justice minister Bola Ige in December 2001, fed fears about political violence before the 2003 polls. Investigations and prosecutions did not fully resolve public doubts.
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