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Political Thug Injured Woman during Presidential Election

  • Date of Occurrence
    February 25, 2023
  • State/Country
    Lagos, Nigeria
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Jennifer, a Nigerian woman, was attacked by thugs at the Nuru/Oniwo Ward, Polling Unit 065, in Surulere while waiting to vote on Saturday, February 25.

She, however, returned with bandages on her face after receiving treatment to cast her vote. Pictures of Jennifer casting her vote circulated on social media and earned her the admiration of Nigerians.

Details
  • State/Country
    Lagos
  • Perpetrator
    Political Thug
  • Source
    https://www.legit.ng/people/1522551-s-lucky-jennifer-efidi-viral-woman-injured-election-set-leave-nigeria-man-promise/
Location
  • Lagos, Nigeria

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Region
  • South West
Rights & Freedom Violated
  • Political Restrictions
Gender of Victim(s)
  • Female
Mode of Attacks
  • Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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