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Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by BlackViper(op): 12:40pm On Jan 14
A 38-year-old Nigeria national has been reportedly arrested by the Toronto Police Service, Canada in connection with a series of alleged assaults on vulnerable adults at a group home in the city.

The police said the suspect, identified as Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, a Toronto resident, was employed as a caregiver at a group home located around Sibley Avenue and Dentonia Park Avenue in East York.

According to investigators from 55 Division, the assaults allegedly occurred between November 1 and November 30, 2025, during which time the accused is said to have repeatedly assaulted residents under his care.

The case came to light after police responded to a report of an assault in the area at about 9am on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Following investigations, authorities initially declared Ejerua wanted and released his image to the public on December 31, 2025.

In an update issued on Monday, January 12, 2026, the Toronto Police confirmed that Ejerua had now been arrested and charged with seven counts of assault.

He was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 10 Armoury Street, Toronto, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10am in Room 106.

The police are urging anyone with additional information related to the case to contact 55 Division at 416-808-5500, or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

The Toronto Police Service reiterated its commitment to protecting vulnerable members of the community and encouraged the public to report suspected abuse promptly.
https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/14/canadian-police-arrest-nigerian-caregiver-over-alleged-assault-vulnerable-adults

Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by SkgeeBoss(m): 1:19pm On Jan 14
Wahala no dey finish, gbas gbos everywhere you go.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by DonFreshmoney(m): 1:19pm On Jan 14
Deport the heeidiot immediately
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by larryeffizy1(m): 1:20pm On Jan 14
Another goat for a lesson.

You guys should know and understand there's CCTV to monitor your activities..
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by MufasaLion: 1:20pm On Jan 14
Well deserved. He should serve his maximum sentence and be deported to the hole he came from.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by yinkus6750(m): 1:22pm On Jan 14
Dangerous exported specie from Nigeria. Thought Canada is as lawless as where he came from. His eye go clear.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by TriCee: 1:22pm On Jan 14
Why take up a job if you can't do it diligently?

And how do you think you'll never be caught?
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by spiceadole(f): 1:22pm On Jan 14
It had to be a black male, as usual
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by autoez: 1:22pm On Jan 14
Deportation awaits. Waste of Japa.

Logistics specialist in Nigeria, Houseboy in Canada

Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by 43Ronin: 1:23pm On Jan 14
If You don't have patience, don't do jobs like care giver, mental health you fit vex slap person. Better to work warehouse or security untill you find better job.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Starboytwo(m): 1:23pm On Jan 14
id rather dey do conductor than be doing useless caregiver dey pack sheet...Spits..
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Authoreety: 1:25pm On Jan 14
Those adults can be so annoying sometimes but you have to keep to the rules of what u agreed on
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by sylve11: 1:31pm On Jan 14
Authoreety:
Those adults can be so annoying sometimes but you have to keep to the rules of what u agreed on
Were you compelled to take the job? Some people are truly suited for such roles. If you struggle with empathy, it's wise to avoid positions that might fuel your intolerance. Interestingly, empathy often stems from nurturing parents who model it effectively.

If you nor get am, you nor get am. cool
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Blunt99: 1:31pm On Jan 14
Coconut head.

They never heed sound counsel.

But tomorrow, when they are threatened with deportation - they start screaming unfair, racism and other nonsense victim tags.

If you don't give people reason to label you wrongly - they simply won't.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by AdolfHitlerxXx: 1:36pm On Jan 14
Ahhhhh. Not even houseboy. Caregiver is nanny for adults. You go wipe excreee tire lipsrsealed undecided undecided

autoez:
Deportation awaits. Waste of Japa.

Logistics specialist in Nigeria, Houseboy in Canada
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by inoki247: 1:37pm On Jan 14
Nobody force u go where u no know....




Person wey Japa no b who poor factoring the cost and things sold, Friends and Family contribution so once they get dere and they see things for themselves and bellow there expectations na where to divert dere anger Dem go dey find ...
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by LabStores: 1:40pm On Jan 14
Deportation straight


Let him come and join farming in Nigeria...
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by mysticwarrior(m): 1:41pm On Jan 14
Japa give him am opportunity to better his life but he use he own hand spoil everything.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Dalohad: 1:42pm On Jan 14
No be every job be for everyone. If you get hot temper, you no fit manage your emotions abeg stay away from Care job.

Go find one construction site, make you dey carry block for there.

E get reason why our lecturers dey always abuse us when we dey medical school. Na to build up our immunity and thick skin against verbal assault.

If you no get that training, no near medical or care jobs..
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by BlackPantherxXx: 1:43pm On Jan 14
Exactly. Nigerians want manna to fall from Heaven. They rarely want to work for it, make necessary sacrifice required

Tax compliance abroad is as high as 90% if not more. For us, it is less than 10% yet we want magic.

sylve11:
Were you compelled to take the job? Some people are truly suited for such roles. If you struggle with empathy, it's wise to avoid positions that might fuel your intolerance. Interestingly, empathy often stems from nurturing parents who model it effectively.

If you nor get am, you nor get am. cool
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by madridguy(m): 1:52pm On Jan 14
The police said the suspect, identified as Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, a Toronto resident, was employed as a caregiver
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by simpleseyi: 1:54pm On Jan 14
DonFreshmoney:
Deport the heeidiot immediately
.
Is this jealousy or hatred or depression on your part? Receive sense.

You haven’t heard from the accused, you are already convulsing
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by omoredia: 1:55pm On Jan 14
Trump is not wrong. Garbage people all of us
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by simpleseyi: 1:56pm On Jan 14
sylve11:
Were you compelled to take the job? Some people are truly suited for such roles. If you struggle with empathy, it's wise to avoid positions that might fuel your intolerance. Interestingly, empathy often stems from nurturing parents who model it effectively.

If you nor get am, you nor get am. cool
.
Some people can exhaust all your patience. Even if you are taking care of your biological parents or siblings, you can be overwhelmed at times
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Exceed15: 2:04pm On Jan 14
If u can't go there to hustle with humility don't go to Europe.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Amalekki: 2:07pm On Jan 14
The moment matter don reach where you don begin dey tell yourself and friends, "I don't take nonsense. You don't know me." Please get on your knees and start praying to your maker and your ancestors because your village people are after your destiny.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Amalekki: 2:09pm On Jan 14
simpleseyi:
.
Is this jealousy or hatred or depression on your part? Receive sense.

You haven’t heard from the accused, you are already convulsing
It's depression, in this case it's caused by poverty and frustration.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by VeeVeeMyLuv(f): 2:12pm On Jan 14
All these idiots
Carry thier winch behaviour go that side


You people taking up this caregiver jobs should understand that these senior citizens are at the end of life. Na children them be now o. Take care of them.

So you have to swallow up any insult you collect from them. Show compassion.

It is not one of those hustle jobs!

I am already seeing someone on the front page saying that some of these aged adults can be so annoying

Na so e dey take start ooo

If you no fit do the work, comot hand!
No be by force.

There is a saying every job has a risk
One of the risk behind this kind work na depression.
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by UkoAnnang(m): 2:18pm On Jan 14
cheesy

Nigeria happens to everyone daily

Nigeria would make you think that being an African is a curse
Re: Canadian Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver Over Assault On Vulnerable Adult by Arostar2023: 2:51pm On Jan 14
Nigerians and discrimination!
What exactly is dishonorable about caregiving? People of all races do the job, including real Canadians.There's dignity in labor! That's why a garbage man abroad has better quality of life than a bank manager in Nigeria.

madridguy:
The police said the suspect, identified as Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, a Toronto resident, was employed as a caregiver
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