A Federal High Court in Abuja has 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 on Tuesday in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) but moved by Audu Garba.
The IGP accused 10 detained Nigerians, among others, of conniving with Mr Wynne to plot the removal of President Bola Tinubu through unconstitutional means, among other allegations.
Mr Garba listed the individuals to include Andrew Wynne (aka Andrew Povich), Lucky 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 investigation so far conducted 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.
According to the affidavit, the defendants were also responsible for the attack on Kano Government House, 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.”
