The Nigerian Police High Command has declared British national Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich wanted for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government led by President Bola Tinubu.
The police authorities have launched a thorough investigation into what they describe as a plot by foreign mercenaries and subversive elements to destabilize Nigeria’s democratically elected government.
Speaking at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, NPF spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that Wynne had rented a space at Labour House in Abuja under the guise of running an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and establishing ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a front for his alleged subversive activities.
Adejobi, told reporters that documentary evidence and confessions pointed to Wynne’s involvement in orchestrating the August protests.
He is accused of providing both financial support and operational guidance to those aiming to achieve an unconstitutional regime change in Nigeria.
“The Nigeria Police Force has launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a foreign national and subversive elements plotting to undermine the democratically elected government in Nigeria through unconstitutional regime change and orchestrating violence across the country,” Adejobi stated.
He added that nine suspects have already been apprehended, having received substantial financial backing from foreign sources with the intent to destabilize the country.
“Preliminary findings suggest they orchestrated and funded violent protests, disseminated false information, and engaged in other unlawful activities to create anarchy and justify their illegal plot to overthrow the democratically elected government,” Adejobi explained.
This development follows the recent arrest of several Polish nationals by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano during the protests.
The Polish government has since clarified that their citizens were not involved in the Nigerian protests and were in the country for an exchange program at Bayero University, Kano. The detainees were released after several weeks in custody.
Additionally, the police have invited Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in connection with the British national’s activities. While Ajaero responded to the initial invitation last week, the police have requested his presence once again.
The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the alleged plot and bring those involved to justice.
