Canadian police arrest woman who threatened Nigerians online
The Toronto Police Service has announced the arrest made in a suspected hate-motivated threatening investigation.
According to the authorities, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Toronto Police received a call for a threatening incident.
It is alleged that the accused, 40-year-old Amaka Sonnberger, posted online content on or about August 25, 2024 threatening death to specific members of the Nigerian community.
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Toronto Police arrested Amaka Sonnberger of Toronto.
She has been charged with uttering threats.
She appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice, 2201 Finch Avenue West on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, at 10:00am in courtroom 107.
The Toronto Police Service said the incident “is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.”
If convicted, Sonnberger could face significant legal consequence