British national Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, was listed as wanted by the Nigerian Police High Command on Monday. He is accused of plotting to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
What they characterize as a scheme by foreign mercenaries and subversive forces to topple Nigeria’s democratically elected government has prompted the authorities to initiate a comprehensive investigation.
Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed during a speech at the Force Headquarters in Abuja that Wynne had used Labour House as a front for his purported subversive activities by renting a space and creating “STARS of Nations Schools” in place of a “Iva Valley Bookshop.”
Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, 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.
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