The Nigeria Police Force has announced that Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, a British national, is wanted for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement was made on Monday, with authorities stating that a comprehensive investigation has been launched to examine the involvement of foreign mercenaries and other subversive elements in the plot against Nigeria’s democratically elected government.
According to Naija News, the spokesperson for the force, ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the information during a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He revealed that Wynne had rented a location at Labour House, Abuja, under the guise of establishing an entity called ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and had also set up ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his subversive activities.
“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 further added that the investigation is being carried out in collaboration with other security agencies.
As part of the ongoing investigation, nine suspects have been apprehended. These individuals are alleged to have received substantial financial support 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 added.
This development comes in the wake of the recent arrest of several Polish nationals by the Department of State Services (DSS) during a protest in Kano. While Polish officials maintained that their citizens were not involved in the Nigerian protest and were merely in Kano for an exchange program at Bayero University, the individuals were detained for several weeks before being released.
The situation has also drawn attention to Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The police summoned Ajaero after it was revealed that a British national was residing at Labour House in Abuja. Although Ajaero complied with an initial police invitation last week, a new summons has since been issued for him.
As the investigation continues, the Nigeria Police Force remains focused on unraveling the full extent of the conspiracy and bringing those responsible to justice. The situation underscores the ongoing vigilance required to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic institutions against both internal and external threats.
