TORONTO POLICE ARREST CANADIAN-NIGERIAN WOMAN OVER THREAT ON YORUBA, BENIN PEOPLE
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Toronto Police have detained a Canadian-Nigerian lady who allegedly threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin citizens in Canada.
In a Sunday post on its website headed “Suspected Hate-Motivated Threatening Investigation, Woman Arrested,” the Toronto Police Service reported this.
Amaka Sonnberger is set to appear in court on September 2, 2024, after being seized on Sunday following an inquiry into internet information she allegedly uploaded on August 25.
Sonnberger will appear before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice.
The Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit is investigating what seems to be a hate-motivated crime.
It 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 on or around August 25, 2024, Amaka Sonnberger, 46, of Toronto, posted online content threatening the lives of specific members of the Nigerian community.
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“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.”
According to the statement, hate-motivated offences may need consultation with the Crown, and if convicted, hatred is regarded as an aggravating factor in sentence.
It further stated that hate speech accusations, such as encouraging hatred or supporting genocide, require the Attorney General’s approval and are frequently delayed.
“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,” it concluded.
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