Amaka Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman residing in Canada, is currently under investigation by the Toronto Police Service after allegedly threatening to poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent.
The threat has sparked outrage and has prompted swift action from both Nigerian and Canadian authorities.
The alarming situation has caused widespread concern within the Nigerian community in Canada and abroad.
Nigerian authorities have expressed their deep concern over the remarks, leading to formal actions being taken.
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 police are reportedly treating the threat with the utmost seriousness, given its potential implications for public safety and community relations.
The matter escalated quickly, with the Nigerian House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) taking a strong stance.
Both bodies have formally petitioned Canadian authorities, urging a thorough investigation and the prosecution of Sunnberger for her inflammatory and divisive remarks.
The threat has not only ignited fear within the Nigerian community but has also raised broader concerns about hate speech and its consequences.
The Nigerian community in Canada, already feeling vulnerable, is now looking to the authorities for reassurance and swift justice.
