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Nigeria's electoral commission has said it will hold February's elections as planned despite the threats of insecurity and attacks on its facilities and staff. Since Nigeria's last elections in 2019, the commission has recorded more than 50 attacks on its facilities across 15 states. Observers say such attacks could hinder voting if they continue in the run-up to the polls. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria.
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NewsML Media TopicsConflict, War and Peace, Politics
Topic TagsNigeria security
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateJanuary 27, 2023 14:28 EST
Description EnglishNigeria's electoral commission has said it will hold February's elections as planned despite the threats of insecurity and attacks on its facilities and staff. Since Nigeria's last elections in 2019, the commission has recorded more than 50 attacks on its facilities across 15 states. Observers say such attacks could hinder voting if they continue in the run-up to the polls. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja, Nigeria.
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