IGBO COMMUNITY CONFIRMS RELEASE OF AMAKA BY CANADIAN POLICE SAME DAY AFTER QUESTIONING

IGBO COMMUNITY CONFIRMS RELEASE OF AMAKA BY CANADIAN POLICE SAME DAY AFTER QUESTIONING

Igbo Community in Canada says Police released Amaka Sunnberger same day after wuestioning, cautions the public from escalating the matter

The Igbo community in a statement issued by Joseph Eze, on Monday advised Igbos in Canada and beyond to desist from any form of inflammatory comments and interactions that could escalate the matter as the Canadian authorities had taken over the case and investigation was going on.

Eze in the statement also confirmed that Sunnberger was arrested by the Toronto Police Service on Sunday for questioning but was also released the same day while the case was already in court.

The statement read, “The Igbo Community in Ontario has been closely monitoring the development surrounding the allegations of threats made by a Toronto-based woman against specific members of the Nigerian community.

“The woman in question, Amaka Sunnberger was arrested yesterday (Sunday) and charged by the Toronto Police Service.

“She was also released yesterday. The case is now in the hands of the authorities and we have been advised to refrain from making any public comments while the investigation is ongoing.

“The Igbo union is in touch with Amaka and has heard her side of the story. We are aware that misinformation and false updates are circulating through various media channel

“The Igbo union will provide reliable updates as the situation unfolds. We have always maintained a peaceful relationship with all groups within the Nigerian community in Ontario.

“Additionally, we are in contact with relevant parties involved in this case and have advised members of our community to remain calm and avoid any interactions that could escalate the situation.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed with any significant developments.”