Atiku Speaks Out Against Death Threats From Canada-Based Woman Targeting Yorubas And Benin People

Atiku Speaks Out Against Death Threats From Canada-Based Woman Targeting Yorubas And Benin People

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the death threats made against Yoruba and Benin people by a woman residing in Canada. In a statement released on Thursday, Atiku emphasized the importance of promoting unity and fostering a sense of oneness among Nigerians in light of this disturbing incident……CONTINUE READING

Atiku also praised the relevant government agencies for their swift and decisive action in addressing the threat and identifying the woman responsible. He expressed his views on his X account, where he wrote: “The controversial virtual chat room clip, in which participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against Yoruba and Benin people, is condemned in the strongest terms.”

He further stated that the identities of those involved have been uncovered and that calls have been made to the appropriate law enforcement agencies in Canada to prosecute those responsible. “In this regard, I commend the House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for their prompt and decisive action in addressing this inflammatory rhetoric and preventing further escalation,” Atiku added.

He highlighted that this incident serves as a reminder of the critical need to unite Nigerians, saying, “Our rich diversity is our most treasured national asset and must be vigilantly protected.”

Naija News recalls that the federal government recently revealed the identity of the woman behind the viral video in which she threatened to kill Nigerians in Canada. Her identity was disclosed by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).

In the viral video, the woman, speaking mostly in Pidgin English, threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people in Canada due to perceived hostility towards Igbos. She claimed to be a resident of Ontario, Canada, and dared anyone to report her to Canadian authorities. The threat was made during a virtual meeting on TikTok.

On Wednesday, August 28th, Dabiri-Erewa identified the woman as Amaka Patience Sunnberger. She also noted that Sunnberger had deleted her TikTok account, but a group of Nigerians in Canada is formally reporting her to the authorities in the country.