The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Government department has warned its citizens residing in Nigeria against visiting Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States. In a statement on its website on Friday, the UK government said the states are endangered due to the incoming off-cycle gubernatorial elections in the respective states. Emphasising the possibility of violent crimes in the states, the UK government warned that political rallies, protests, and violence can occur with little notice. “Political rallies, protests and violent demonstrations can occur with little notice throughout the country. International news events can sometimes trigger anti-Western demonstrations,” it said. It