Nigerian Authorities Place N20 Million Bounty on Andrew Wynne, Lucky Ehims for Coup Plot Involvement

Each suspect carries a N10 million reward for information leading to their arrest.

In a statement released on Monday, September 2, Police Public Relations Officer Commissioner Muyiwa Adejobi detailed that extensive intelligence gathering, alongside cooperation from other security agencies, had led to the arrest of nine suspects. These individuals reportedly received substantial foreign financial support in a bid to destabilize the government.

According to the police, Andrew Wynne, also known by the aliases Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, is a key figure in the plot. Wynne is accused of creating sleeper cells across Nigeria, aimed at orchestrating a coup and plunging the country into chaos. The police further alleged that the plotters spread false information and funded violent protests as part of a coordinated effort to destabilize the democratically elected government.

"We appeal to the public for any information that may assist in our investigation," the statement read, urging citizens to contact law enforcement if they encounter either Wynne or Ehims. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has also engaged Interpol and other international police networks to support the search for the two wanted men.

This announcement comes shortly after the recent arrest of Polish nationals in Kano by the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with ongoing protests in the country, signaling broader concerns about foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal political struggles.

**Wynne Responds to Allegations, Denies Plotting Coup**

In a counterstatement, Andrew Wynne denied the accusations and expressed his willingness to cooperate with Nigerian authorities. Speaking exclusively to *Channels TV*, Wynne dismissed the charges, stating, "I did not plot to destabilize the Nigerian government."

The British national, who has been a frequent visitor to Nigeria for over 25 years and operates a bookstore in the country, confirmed he would meet with officials from the Nigerian High Commission in London to clear his name. "I am not a fugitive," he asserted, adding that he has no intention of fleeing the country or avoiding trial.

The case continues to develop as the Nigerian Police intensify their efforts to locate Wynne and Ehims.