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Court Appearance Set for Canadian-Nigerian Woman Accused of Hate-Motivated Threats Against Nigerian Community
Court Appearance Set for Canadian-Nigerian Woman Accused of Hate-Motivated Threats Against Nigerian Community....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, 46, is scheduled to appear in court on September 2, 2024, following her arrest by Toronto Police for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against members of the Nigerian community. The arrest took place on September 1, 2024, after an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific individuals.
Charged with uttering threats, Sonnberger’s case is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offense, prompting involvement from the Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit. A statement from the Toronto Police Service confirmed the arrest and detailed the nature of the threats made by Sonnberger.
The police statement read, “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 Sonnberger posted online content threatening the lives of certain members of the Nigerian community.
Sonnberger will face a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 2201 Finch Avenue West. The investigation continues, and police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward, either by contacting the police directly or through Crime Stoppers.
Understanding Hate-Motivated Crimes
Hate-motivated crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement. The Toronto Police Service indicated that these cases may involve consultation with the Crown, and if convicted, hate can be considered an aggravating factor during sentencing. Charges related to hate speech, such as promoting hatred or advocating genocide, require the Attorney General’s consent and may take time to process.
“When suspected hate-motivated offenses are reported to police, the investigation could be led by a Divisional Investigator with support from the Hate Crime Unit (HCU). If it is alleged that a criminal offense was committed and believed to be motivated by bias or hate, the officer in charge may consult with the Crown,” the statement elaborated.
Community Response
The incident has garnered significant attention and sparked outrage among Nigerians, both at home and abroad. The House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission have petitioned Canadian authorities, demanding a thorough investigation and prosecution of Sonnberger.
Earlier, Sonnberger dismissed the possibility of arrest or deportation, even after the Nigerian House of Representatives urged the Canadian government to take action against her for inciting violence and genocide against individuals of Yoruba and Benin descent.
The threats reportedly included remarks made during a TikTok virtual meeting, where Sonnberger made anti-Yoruba comments and threatened violence. A video clip surfaced on social media, showcasing her inciting violence against Yoruba and Benin people, which led to widespread condemnation from prominent Nigerians, including Peter Obi and Abubakar Atiku.
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