The Igbo Community in Ontario is closely monitoring the situation involving allegations against Amaka Sunnberger, a Toronto resident accused of making threats against members of the Nigerian community.
Sunnberger Arrested and Released
Amaka Sunnberger was arrested by the Toronto Police Service on Sunday and subsequently released. The case is currently under investigation, and we have been advised to avoid making public statements during this period.
Community Update and Call for Calm
The Igbo union has been in communication with Sunnberger and is aware of her perspective. We recognize that there is a lot of misinformation circulating through various media outlets. To ensure accuracy, we will provide reliable updates as more information becomes available.
The Igbo union is committed to maintaining peaceful relations with all groups within the Nigerian community in Ontario. We have been in touch with relevant parties involved and have advised our community members to stay calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
Background of the Incident
The controversy began with an audio clip where Kingsley Ugiagbe, a Nigerian based in Austria, allegedly made inflammatory remarks against Igbo people, including threats to unalive Igbo children. However, this part of the audio was not highlighted in subsequent reports by Nigerian authorities. Instead, the focus shifted to Amaka Sonnberger’s reaction, where she urged the poisoning of Yoruba and Benin individuals in Canada.
But Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), brought Sunnberger’s threats to the attention of Canadian authorities, omitting the preceding remarks against the Igbo community.
