Reports Of Kidnapping, Assassination In Several States Ahead Of Saturday's Elections Worrisome – Nigerian Situation Room
The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, a group comprising 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) has expressed concerns over violence reports ahead of the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections. According to the group, there have been reports of violence, kidnap and assassination in several states including Lagos, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Kano. In a statement on Friday, it urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the challenges on logistics ahead the polls.