Toronto Police Investigate Nigerian Woman for Alleged Threats Against Yorubas and Benins in Canada

The Toronto Police Service is investigating Amaka Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman residing in Canada, for allegedly threatening to poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin ancestry. The alarming threat has prompted swift action from both Canadian and Nigerian authorities.

Sergeant Bassey Osagie, a representative of the Toronto Police Service, confirmed the gravity of the situation. “This incident has been reported to the Toronto Police Service and is currently under investigation,” Osagie told Punch.

The situation intensified following a formal appeal by the Nigerian House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to Canadian authorities. They are urging a thorough investigation into Sunnberger's remarks, which have caused significant concern among Nigerians in Canada and beyond, and are calling for her prosecution.

This development highlights the serious nature of hate speech and threats against specific ethnic groups, prompting international attention and a coordinated response from law enforcement in both countries.