Nigeria: 16 police killed during election

April 23, 2007 | Nigeria
April 23, 2007
Nigeria

Nigeria: 16 police killed during election

ICC Note: The upcoming change in Nigeria’s administration could mean more persecution for Christians in that country.

Washington Times

4/22/07 Nigeria (UPI) — Sixteen police officers were killed in separate incidents during Nigeria ‘s violence- and voter fraud-plagued presidential election…

Critics called for Saturday’s election to be voided and rerun, while members of the ruling People’s Democratic Party hailed it as a success, reported This Day, a newspaper in Lagos .

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History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution in Africa

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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