NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the police in Canada have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged online threat targeting specific members of the Nigerian community.
The incident, which was reported to Canadian authorities by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), is currently being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
According to police reports, the incident began on or about August 25, when the suspect allegedly posted threatening content online.
Law enforcement officials say they received a call on August 28 regarding the threatening incident and swiftly initiated an investigation.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, police arrested 46-year-old Amaka Sonnberger in connection with the online threats.
Sonnberger has been charged with uttering threats, a serious offense under Canadian law. She is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Monday, where she will face the charges against her.
The Toronto Police Service has confirmed that the incident is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
If convicted, Sonnberger could face significant legal consequences.
The police in Canada have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged online threat targeting specific members of the Nigerian community.
The incident, which was reported to Canadian authorities by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), is currently being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
According to police reports, the incident began on or about August 25, when the suspect allegedly posted threatening content online.
Law enforcement officials say they received a call on August 28 regarding the threatening incident and swiftly initiated an investigation.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, police arrested 46-year-old Amaka Sonnberger in connection with the online threats.
Sonnberger has been charged with uttering threats, a serious offense under Canadian law. She is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Monday, where she will face the charges against her.
The Toronto Police Service has confirmed that the incident is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
If convicted, Sonnberger could face significant legal consequences.
