Some candidates of political parties ahead of the 2023 general elections have been killed by gunmen, while some have lost their lives due to other reasons.
The insecurity situation in the country has not seen only politicians killed, as their aides, and supporters have also been victims of attacks in this electoral season.
There are allegations that some of the politicians who have been killed, were murdered by opposition parties who feel threatened by their political presence.
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However, security agencies, a few days before the presidential and national assembly elections, assured Nigerians of their safety during the electoral process.
The security agencies after the National Security Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed their readiness for the 2023 elections.
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