The Nigeria Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, wanted for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of Wynne and other foreign mercenaries involved in a plot to destabilize Nigeria’s democratically elected government. Adejobi made this announcement on Monday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Adejobi revealed that Wynne had rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, under the guise of operating an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and establishing ‘STARS of Nations Schools,’ which were allegedly used as fronts for subversive activities. He also disclosed that documentary evidence and confessions indicated Wynne issued directives and monitored the progress of protests that took place in August.
The police spokesman further alleged that Wynne provided financial support and operational guidance for efforts aimed at achieving 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, following extensive intelligence gathering and cooperation with other security agencies, nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the plot. These suspects reportedly received substantial financial backing from foreign sources to carry out activities intended to destabilize the country.
Preliminary findings suggest they orchestrated and funded violent protests, spread false information, and engaged in other unlawful activities to create chaos and justify their plan to overthrow the government.
