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On Tuesday, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja issued an arrest warrant for British citizen Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and ten other Nigerians.
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex-parte motion lodged by the Inspector-General of Police but moved by Audu Garba.
The IGP had accused the 10 detained Nigerian protesters, among others, of conniving with Mr Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Tinubu through unconstitutional means, among other allegations.
Garba informed the court that the defendants are currently at large, and the warrant would assist in their arrest.
The lawyer listed the individuals to include Andrew Martin Wynne (aka Andrew Povich), Lucky Ehis Obiyan, and Abdullahi Musa.
He said the fleeing defendants were involved in the case of conspiracy, treason, inciting to mutiny, inciting disaffection to government and terrorism, among others, contrary to sections 97, 410, 413, 416 and 412 of the Penal Code, Northern States Federal Provisions Act CAP P3 LFN 2004.
He equally sought an order declaring them wanted over the allegations.
The affidavit in support of the motion said the investigation so far revealed that the fleeing defendants were allegedly responsible for planning and coordination of the invasion and burning down of the High Court Complex, NCC office and printing press in Kano.
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It alleged that the defendants were also responsible for the attack on Government House Kano, Kaduna Investment and Promotions Agency’s office, NURTW office and several other buildings in August 2024.
Mr Garba said others who are now at large are being tracked, hence the need for the application.
The lawyer urged the court to grant the application in the interest of justice.
However, Justice Nwite granted the motion and described it as “meritorious.”
The judge had, on Monday, ordered the remand of 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kuje and Suleija Correctional Centres after they were arraigned on six-count charges bordering on treason, among others.
