By Ohi Akpengbe
Toronto police have arrested Amaka Sonnberger, a 46-year-old Nigerian woman, for allegedly threatening to poison and kill Yoruba and Edo individuals living in Canada. The arrest came after a viral audio recording surfaced, in which she made the threats.
According to the Toronto Police Service, Amaka was taken into custody on September 1 and charged with Uttering Threats. She is set to appear in court on September 2.
The police statement read:
“This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence… Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at https://www.222tips.com
Amaka allegedly made the threats during a discussion on TikTok, expressing frustration over the perceived marginalization of Igbos by other tribes. She suggested that it was time to eliminate them and threatened to start poisoning the food of her Yoruba colleagues at work.
In response to the recording, members of the Nigerian House of Representatives and various Nigerian groups called for her immediate arrest.
Amaka later dismissed the calls for her arrest and deportation, asserting that she is a Canadian citizen and confident that no action could be taken against her.
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