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#EndBadGovernance protest: Court issues arrest warrant against Briton, others

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a warrant of arrest against a British citizen, Andrew  Wynne, and other Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police but moved by Audu Garba.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the I-G had accused the 10 detained Nigerian protesters, among others, of conniving with Mr Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through unconstitutional means, among other allegations.

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Upon resumed hearing of the motion, Garba informed that an ex-parte application seeking an order for issuing of warrant of arrest against some persons was before the court.

The lawyer listed the individuals to include Andrew Martin Wynne (aka Andrew Povich), Lucky Ehis Obiyan, and Comrade 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 investigation so far conducted revealed that the fleeing defendants  were allegedly responsible for planning and coordination of the invasion and burning down of High Court Complex, NCC office and Printing Press in Kano.

It alleged that the defendants were also responsible for the attacked on Government House Kano, Kaduna Investment and Promotions Agency’s office, NURTW office and several other buildings  in August 2024.

Garba said others who are now at large are being tracked, hence, the need for the application.

He said if the application is granted, it would enable all police officers in the country and other security agencies to use their mechanisms to secure the lawful arrest of the fleeing defendants.

The lawyer urged the court to grant the application in the interest of justice.

Justice Nwite, who granted the motion, described it as “meritorious.”

NAN reports that 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 charge bordering on treason  among others. (NAN)

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