US Embassy alerts citizens in Nigeria on possible protests hotbeds ahead elections

As Nigerians prepare for their presidential and gubernatorial elections on February 25 and March 11, respectively, the United States Embassy in the country has issued warnings to American citizens about possible protests in the country.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria issued a statement encouraging its Americans in the country to stay away from the gatherings because they could quickly devolve into violence.