The Nigerian Police Command, on Monday, declared a Briton, Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the nation’s government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As a result thereof, the Force has specifically launched a manhunt to arresting and brining the British national to book. Also, the Command has began a comprehensive investigation on how foreign mercenaries and those it described as subversive elements plotted to overthrow the democratically-elected Government of Nigeria.
The was disclosed by the Command’s spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Adejobi said the British rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’. He also established ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his subversive activities.
Addressing journalists, Adejobi stated that documentary evidence and confessions revealed that Andrew Wynne issued directives and monitored progress of the August protest.
He added that the foreigner provided finance and operational guidance to achieve the 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.
“Following extensive intelligence gathering and collaboration with other security agencies, nine suspects have been apprehended. Who received substantial financial backing from foreign sources 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 to justify their illegal plot to overthrow the democratically elected government.”
The development comes after the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested some Polish in Kano during the protest.
Recall that the Polish authorities had said their citizens had nothing to do with the Nigerian protest. This was even when Polish flags were waved during the nationwide hunger protests in Kano State.
Investigation revealed that Polish nationals who were in Kano for an exchange course at Bayero University, Kano were arrested. However, they were released after weeks in detention.
Recall also, that the police had last week interrogated the Nigerian Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at its head office in Abuja. This is not unconnected to the British National, who is a tenant at Labour House, Abuja.
source: Daily Trust
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