Amaka Sonnberger, the 46-year-old Nigerian woman who threatened to poison all Yoruba and Edo indigenes in Canada have been arrested by the Toronto Police Service.
In a statement released on September 1 by the Toronto police, Amaka was arrested after the police received reports that she threatened to poison members of the Nigerian community in a video she posted online on August 25.
The police statement added that she has been charged with Uttering Threats. and scheduled to appear today September 2 at the Ontario Court of Justice, 2201 Finch Avenue West today at 10:00am in courtroom 107.
‘’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 www.222tips.com.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation could be led by a Divisional investigator with the support of the Hate Crime Unit (HCU), or in some cases, will be investigated exclusively by the HCU.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time,” the statement stated.
