“If I Surrender to the Police, I Won’t Survive the Year” – Wanted Briton Andrew Wynne

The Nigeria Police Force has declared British national Andrew Wynne a wanted man, placing a N20m bounty on him. Wynne, along with Nigerian Lucky Obiyan, faces accusations of attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu by allegedly financing recent #EndBadGovernance protests.

Wynne has vehemently denied these allegations, claiming he was not formally invited by the police to address the charges against him. However, Nigeria Police Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi contends that Wynne was given multiple opportunities to come forward and prove his innocence. Adejobi criticized Wynne for not surrendering, suggesting that as a leader, Wynne should face the allegations directly.

In a recent interview, Wynne expressed grave concerns about his safety if he returns to Nigeria. Citing the case of his employee, Yomi, who was reportedly tortured for three days following his arrest, Wynne stated that he fears for his life should he surrender to the police. He emphasized that his decision not to return is driven by a genuine fear that he would not survive if subjected to similar treatment.

Wynne, 70, has warned that his potential surrender could result in dire consequences, asserting that his primary concern is his survival rather than just fear of torture.