Canada police arrest woman who ‘threatened to kill fellow Nigerians’

The Toronto Police Service says it has arrested Amaka Sonnberger, a Nigerian woman living in the country who has reportedly spewed death threats and hate speech against certain tribes.

Sonnberger had vowed to poison the meals of Yorubas and Benin people.

The 46-year-old, who was cheered on by others in the clip, urged that they take the same actions against people from other tribes.

On August 28, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), said a group of Nigerians in Canada reported the woman to the relevant authorities.

Later, reports began to surface that Sonnberger had been arrested but in a subsequent video, she denied the statement, boasting that she is a Canadian citizen and would be untouched in the country.

In a statement on Sunday, the Canadian police said it arrested Sonnberger in connection to her video where she allegedly threatened to kill specific members of the Nigerian community.

“This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence,” the police said, adding that she has been charged with uttering threats.

Sonnberger is scheduled to appear before a court on Monday (today).

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com,” the police added.