Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a British citizen, Andrew Martin Wynne (aka Andrew Povich) and other Nigerians for allegedly causing disaffection against President Bola Tinubu’s government and engaging in terrorism.
The judge approved the arrest warrant on Tuesday, in an ex parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The IGP had accused 10 Nigerian protesters of colluding with Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Tinubu by unconstitutional means, conspiracy, treason, incitement to mutiny, incitement of disaffection against the government, terrorism, and other related charges.
Counsel to the IGP, Audu Garba, appeared before the court on Tuesday seeking a court order to issue a warrant of arrest against Wynne, Lucky Ehis Obiyan, and Comrade Abdullahi Musa, who are at large.
He also sought an order declaring them wanted over the allegations.
The police said investigation conducted so far had shown that the suspects were allegedly responsible for planning and coordinating the invasion and burning down of the High Court Complex, the NCC police station in Nyanya, Abuja, complexes in Kano, the Kano Printing Press, the Government House in Kano, the Kaduna Investment and Promotions Agency office, the NURTW office, and several other buildings in August 2024.
He stated that others at large are being tracked for arrest, hence his application.
After hearing his submission, Justice Nwite granted the request, describing it as “meritorious.”
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a British citizen, Andrew Martin Wynne (aka Andrew Povich) and other Nigerians for allegedly causing disaffection against President Bola Tinubu’s government and engaging in terrorism.
The judge approved the arrest warrant on Tuesday, in an ex parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The IGP had accused 10 Nigerian protesters of colluding with Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Tinubu by unconstitutional means, conspiracy, treason, incitement to mutiny, incitement of disaffection against the government, terrorism, and other related charges.
Counsel to the IGP, Audu Garba, appeared before the court on Tuesday seeking a court order to issue a warrant of arrest against Wynne, Lucky Ehis Obiyan, and Comrade Abdullahi Musa, who are at large.
He also sought an order declaring them wanted over the allegations.
The police said investigation conducted so far had shown that the suspects were allegedly responsible for planning and coordinating the invasion and burning down of the High Court Complex, the NCC police station in Nyanya, Abuja, complexes in Kano, the Kano Printing Press, the Government House in Kano, the Kaduna Investment and Promotions Agency office, the NURTW office, and several other buildings in August 2024.
He stated that others at large are being tracked for arrest, hence his application.
After hearing his submission, Justice Nwite granted the request, describing it as “meritorious.”
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