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Amaka Sonnberger, a Canada-based Nigerian woman, arrested by Toronto Police for making hate-motivated threats against individuals of Yoruba and Benin descent, could face a potential two-year prison sentence if convicted, or deportation if she is found to be a migrant.

The arrest followed a disturbing virtual meeting on TikTok where Sonnberger was heard making threats against Yoruba and Benin people.

In a clip shared widely on social media, Sonnberger was recorded saying in Pidgin English, “Record me very well; it’s time to start poisoning the Yoruba and Benin. Put poison for all una food for work. Put poison for una water; make una dey kpai one by one.”

The Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit acted swiftly after receiving reports of the incident on August 28, 2024.

According to the police statement, “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.”

Sonnberger’s case is being treated with utmost seriousness under Canadian law.

According to Section 319 (1a) of the Canadian Criminal Code, anyone convicted of inciting hatred against an identifiable group could face up to two years in prison.

The section reads: “Everyone who, by communicating statements in any public place, incites hatred against any identifiable group where such incitement is likely to lead to a breach of the peace is guilty of (a) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or (b) an offence punishable on summary conviction.”

However, the implications for Sonnberger could be even more severe if she is not a Canadian citizen.

The “Migrants Know Your Rights Guide,” published by several advocacy groups, notes that migrants convicted of crimes punishable by more than six months in prison could face deportation.

This applies to both temporary and permanent residents, although the specific consequences can vary based on their status and the nature of the crime.

If Sonnberger is found to be a migrant and is convicted, she could be deported from Canada.

The guide states, “If you are convicted of a crime, you could lose your immigration status. Whether you lose your status depends on ‘how serious’ the crime is, the specific crime committed, and the type of status you possess.”

For permanent residents, a prison sentence exceeding six months for certain crimes could result in losing their status.

For those without permanent status, even minor offences can lead to deportation if they are deemed indictable.


Toronto Police have indicated that hate will be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing if Sonnberger is convicted.


The statement also mentioned that charges related to hate speech, such as promoting hatred or advocating genocide, require the Attorney General’s consent and are often subject to procedural delays.

The police statement noted, “When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to the police, the investigation could be led by a Divisional Investigator with the support of the Hate Crime Unit, or in some cases, will be investigated exclusively by the HCU.”

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/canadian-nigerian-woman-faces-two-year-jail-term-or-deportation-over-hate-speech/

Village People don deliver again

She brought the disgrace on herself by herself.

She can’t be deported.

Sultannayef:
She can’t be deported.

Why can't she be deported? Is she born in Canada? If she's not born in Canada, she can be deported

Serves her right

Where are those life spoilers who always support and defend bad thing to come for her rescue ?

Good for her

Mumu woman...

Obedients will fight for her in Canada

Please we pray for deportation, so that she can come and face the present wotowoto the present government is giving us...

People with hate speech will learn from this, please this should be followed to the latter...

Even if its jail term, she should be mandated to come and serve the jail term here in Nigeria, so that this our ajepako girls in prison will beat the hell out of her...

Freedom of speech misused.

There is nothing in that her big head

In 'saner climes'. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Stop joining us in any rubbish. It is Ibo vs Yoruba m the stupid lady joined us into that nonsense like most fools do because they assume Edo state indigenes are yoruba which is very wrong and deceitful!!

WE ARE NOT YORUBA!!!! STOP THIS GENERALIZATION!!!
.EDO STATE IS NOT YORUBA STATE

The gods will descent on anyone joining us with Yoruba ,there by bringing insults to us that we don't warrant.

We have never in history of Nigeria since independence had any issues with Ibo tribe, so clearly this stupid woman is one of the numerous fools who call Edo state Yoruba state..

We are not Yoruba!!

Face Yoruba and leave us out of it!!

Thank you

I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND DEPORTATION FOR HER

She was high on Canadian loud 🚬

Adagba maronu
Agba oshi

I don't know why some of these online miscreants don't think about their loved ones, relatives before they act like nuisance online.

You don't have shame enough to act stupid online, it's all fine. But please, remember those related to you that you might bring the shame upon as well consequently by your actions.

Inukwa ooooo

She target others, she will be targeted

Sultannayef:
She can’t be deported.

Says who

Deportation will be worse for her. Dem yeloba crew will eat her up.

I hope The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters will carry placards!

Guess she'll choose Jail

Paraman:
Why can't she be deported? Is she born in Canada? If she's not born in Canada, she can be deported

Doesn't matter if she's born in Canada or not, as long as she holds a Canadian passport, she WILL NOT be deported.

na wetin too much comforts dey cause be this...

Hmmm

So this chestbeater is finally face deportation. She should be sent back to Nigeria. Kuje is waiting for her. At least, she will become Nnamdi Kanu’s konji mate.

Nigerians (North, SS, SW, MB) should be careful. There is a worldwide plan by unscrupulous elements to poison everyone just to hijack Nigeria. They have started executing this plan already. Just yesterday an Edo man was poisoned by the same cannibals