The Nigeria Police have declared a British national named Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, wanted for allegedly supporting terrorism in the country.
The police also stated that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) inquiry revealed the extent of the foreigner’s involvement, as the NLC had no idea who was occupying their building.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that Andrew had set up a network of sleeper cells to overthrow the government and plunge the country into anarchy.
Similarly, the police declared Lucky Ehis Obiyan, who is alleged to be a local coordinator for Andrew, wanted, adding that global hunting for them has commenced in connection with the investigation.
According to him,
“Investigations have identified a foreign mercenary, Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), a British national, who built a network of sleeper cells to topple the government and plunge the nation into chaos. He rented space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and established ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his subversive activities.
“Documentary evidence and confessions revealed that Andrew Wynne issued directives, monitored progress, and provided finance and operational guidance to achieve unconstitutional regime change in Nigeria.
“He mobilised and deployed several billions of naira to his Nigerian collaborators, urging them to mobilise the public to violently storm police facilities and military barracks, anticipating a bloodbath that would instigate international condemnation of the Nigerian government. These acts are in clear violation of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 and other relevant laws.
“Since the commencement of investigations, Andrew Wynne has fled the country. He and one of his local coordinators, one Lucky Ehis Obiyan have accordingly been declared wanted and global hunting for them has commenced in connection with this investigation.”