A Nigerian woman living in Canada, identified as Amaka Sunnberger, is under investigation by Canadian authorities after making alarming threats to poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent. The investigation was confirmed by Sergeant Bassey Osagie of the Toronto Police Service, following widespread outrage sparked by a viral video of Sunnberger issuing the threats.
In the video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, Sunnberger, during a live TikTok session, threatened to carry out mass killings by poisoning the food and water of Yoruba and Benin individuals living in Canada. She boasted of living in Ontario and stated that she planned to start the poisoning at her workplace.
Sunnberger’s threats have triggered a strong response from Nigerian authorities and diaspora organizations. The House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have both petitioned the Canadian government, urging a thorough investigation and prosecution of Sunnberger. The Chairman of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, identified Sunnberger and submitted a formal petition to the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, to raise awareness about the seriousness of the threats.
The House of Representatives also addressed a letter to the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jamie Christoff, condemning Sunnberger’s statements as a direct threat to Nigerians. The letter emphasized the need for an immediate and comprehensive investigation by Canadian law enforcement.
In response to the backlash, Sunnberger posted another video dismissing the possibility of her arrest or deportation, confidently asserting her Canadian citizenship. She mocked the calls for her apprehension, showing no remorse for her earlier statements.
During her original video, Sunnberger expressed deep hatred towards the Yoruba and Benin people, vowing to use various poisons, including Otapiapia (a type of rat poison), to inflict long-term suffering on them. She incited others to adopt a similar mindset of hatred and violence, urging the Igbo people to act against those she described as “useless to society.”
Her disturbing remarks have sparked outrage and fear among Nigerians both in Canada and globally, leading to heightened calls for legal action to prevent any potential harm and to hold Sunnberger accountable for her incendiary threats.
