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Incident Centre for Election Atrocities

Election-Related Atrocities

The Incident Centre for Election Atrocities (ICEA) documents violence, hate speech and other atrocities connected with Nigeria's elections. If you witness one, report it here. You don't have to give your name.

How to report an election-related atrocity

  1. Get to safety first

    Don't confront anyone or stay somewhere that is still dangerous. If someone needs urgent help, call the emergency number 112 or the nearest police station before you report to us.

  2. Note the details while they're fresh

    Write down where it happened (state, local government area, ward or polling unit), when it happened, what you saw, who was involved and who was harmed.

  3. Keep evidence, but only if it's safe

    Photos, videos and audio recordings help, but never put yourself at risk to get them. Avoid posting them on social media first, as that can expose you and other witnesses.

  4. Send us your report

    Use the form below, or reach the ICEA on the contacts listed here. Leave out your name if you prefer. If you share a phone number or email, we may follow up.

  5. What happens next

    The ICEA checks each report against other sources and documents verified incidents in its reports and advocacy for justice. We don't publish your name or contact details.

Report an incident

Many incidents are never reported. Your report helps us count them. Questions marked * need an answer. Everything else is optional.

Where and When
What Happened
What kind of incident was it? Choose all that apply *
Evidence

Photos, videos or audio, up to 5 files and 3.5 MB in total. Larger files can be emailed.

About You (Optional)

Your report is sent by email to the Community’s early warning team only. Nothing you enter is stored on this website.

ICEA reports and statements

ICEA · 29 Mar 2023

Monday 6th March 2023 – Weekly Report

This report documents incidents of hate speech and election atrocities for the week of February 27 – March 5, 2023. Preamble In the first week after the Nigerian presidential elections, our ICEA

ICEA report · 23 Feb 2023

ICEA Report – December 2022

The Incident Centre for Election Atrocities documents hate speech, fake news, violence and other election-related atrocities in Nigeria for December 2022.

ICEA report · 13 Feb 2023

ICEA Monthly Report – January 2023

MONTHLY TRACKING OF HATE SPEECH & ELECTION ATROCITIES IN NIGERIA …..a Monthly tracking of hate speech & election atrocities in Nigeria. Preamble The month of January was marred by an