Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it is searching for a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian national, Lucky Obiyan.
They are accused of conspiring to destabilize the democratically elected government of Nigeria.
During a press briefing on Monday, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi detailed that Wynne is suspected of establishing a covert network aimed at orchestrating a coup, which could lead to widespread chaos in the country.
“Wynne reportedly rented a facility at Labour House in Abuja, where he set up a school as a front for his activities,” Adejobi said. “Our ongoing investigation aims to uncover the actions of both foreign and local elements seeking to undermine Nigeria’s democratic governance through illegal means.”
The police have made significant progress in this case, arresting nine individuals believed to be part of this conspiracy. These suspects allegedly received considerable financial support from external sources to instigate unrest in Nigeria.
“Our preliminary investigations indicate that these individuals were involved in organizing violent protests, spreading misinformation, and engaging in other unlawful acts to create disorder and justify their attempts to overthrow the government,” Adejobi explained.
Wynne has been identified as a key player in this plot, having allegedly developed a network of operatives meant to facilitate the planned upheaval. The police have gathered documentary evidence and confessions indicating that he provided financial and strategic support for the conspiracy.
“Evidence shows that Wynne directed operations, monitored activities, and financed efforts aimed at forcibly changing the government,” Adejobi noted. “He allegedly mobilized billions of naira to his Nigerian associates, encouraging them to incite violence against police and military installations, all in hopes of drawing international condemnation against the Nigerian government. Such actions violate the Terrorism (Prevention) Act of 2011 and other pertinent laws.”
As investigations continue, both Wynne and his local associate, Obiyan, are believed to have fled Nigeria. “Since we began our inquiries, Andrew Wynne has left the country. Both he and Lucky Ehis Obiyan are now wanted, and we have initiated a global search for their capture,” Adejobi confirmed.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
