The Nigerian government, through Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed serious concerns over threats and an ethnic slur by Amaka Patience Sonnberger a Nigerian woman residing in Canada who threatened violence against specific Nigerian ethnic groups in a viral video seen by Arbiterz.
The shocking video that recently went viral has sparked alarm within Nigerian and Canadian communities alike, prompting urgent appeals from the Nigerian government for swift intervention. The video raised grave concerns about the safety of vulnerable individuals under her care.
The woman in question, identified as Mrs Amaka Patience Sonnberger, works as a disability support worker in Brampton, Canada.
The Nigerian government has formally warned Canadian authorities about the potential dangers posed by Sonnberger in a letter addressed to the Honourable Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, regarding Sonnberger’s conduct. The letter highlighted that Sonnberger’s role involves close interaction with vulnerable individuals, making the threats she made in the video all the more disturbing.
“It is worrisome that someone who works with one of the most vulnerable demographics in society made such a comment as she may be a danger to the vulnerable people she works with,” wrote Dr Dabiri-Erewa. She further urged that the matter be thoroughly investigated, “not just because of her threat of poisoning persons from a particular tribe in Nigeria, but to determine her attitude at her job with the vulnerable.”
In the widely circulated video, Amaka Patience Sonnberger can be heard inciting violence and expressing her intent to poison Nigerians belonging to the Yoruba and Benin tribes. Her words are chilling, as she states, “Record me very very well, it’s time to start poisoning all the Yorubas and Benin, put poison for all una food for work. Put poison for all of una water make una de kpaii. One by one, una no go kpai one day ooo. Una go sick, sick, sick, sick.”
She goes on to specify the poison she intends to use, saying, “I go put ota pia pia for inside una water, inside una food. Una no go see better… eat and die, sniper, sniper. I go de put am for all una food.”
A very disturbing video of some Nigerians on Tiktok planning the de@th of other Nigerians in Canada 🇨🇦. This post is for awareness purposes only. Be careful out there folks.
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— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) August 27, 2024
Amaka Patience Sonnberger’s words are laden with hatred and a clear intent to harm, reflecting a dangerous mindset that has caused significant alarm.
The video not only showcases Amaka Patience Sonnberger’s disturbing threats but also calls into question the safety protocols and screening processes in place within the care facilities where she works. NiDCOM’s letter to the Mayor of Brampton emphasised the need for a thorough investigation, urging Canadian authorities to act swiftly to prevent potential harm.
“While we have been informed that this matter has been brought to the attention of the Canadian authorities by Nigerians living in Canada, we also want to lend our voice to the effort of ending such issues at their roots,” Dr Dabiri-Erewa stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
The Nigerian community, both in Canada and back home, is anxiously awaiting the outcome of the investigation. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stronger measures to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations, especially those in care facilities. There is a growing consensus that Amaka Patience Sonnberger’s actions cannot be taken lightly and that a comprehensive investigation is essential to safeguarding the well-being of those she may come into contact with.
