Religion, tribal sentiments, zoning, spoilers, social divisions, post-election grievances and interparty clashes have been identified as causes of election violence in Nigeria according to the United States Institute for Peace. In 2011, Human Right Watch reported that over 800 Nigerians lost thei
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