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By Emmanuel Adeleke
The Toronto Police Service has announced the arrest of Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people in Canada.
In a statement on Sunday, the police said it arrested Sonnberger in connection over her video, where she threatened to kill specific members of the Nigerian community in the country.
Police said the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence, adding that she has been charged with uttering threats.
Sonnberger will face a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday.
“Toronto Police have arrested a woman in connection with a suspected hate-motivated threat investigation. The arrest follows a report received on August 28, 2024, regarding a threatening incident. Authorities allege that on or around August 25, 2024, Amaka Sonnberger, 46, of Toronto, posted online content threatening the lives of specific members of the Nigerian community.
“Sonnberger was taken into custody on September 1, 2024, and has been charged with uttering threats. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 2201 Finch Avenue West.
“The investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-3500 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com,” the statement read.
Sonnberger had vowed to poison Yorubas and Benin people in Canada.
The 46-year-old, who was cheered on by others in the viral TikTok video, urged those listening to her to they take the same action against people from Yoruba and Benin.
