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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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