The arrest took place on Sunday, September 1, with authorities confirming that she will be charged in court on Monday.
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In a statement, the police revealed that Sunnberger has been charged with “Uttering Threats” and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 107.
The statement also noted that the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offense.
The viral video sparked widespread outrage in Nigeria, prompting the Nigerian House of Representatives to demand her prosecution.
The lawmakers wrote to the Canadian government, urging them to prosecute Sunnberger for inciting violence and genocide against the Yoruba and Benin communities.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), had earlier petitioned Honourable Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada, regarding the incident.
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