Nigerian Man Faces Possible Life Imprisonment For Alleged Murder Of Homeless Man In Toronto, Canada

A 31-year-old Nigerian man identified as Adimabua Chukwuka is facing a potential life sentence after being charged with the first-degree murder of 60-year-old Mario Ferreira, a homeless man in Toronto, Canada.

Superintendent Ronald Khan of the Toronto Police Service’s 52 Division confirmed that Chukwuka was arrested on Friday, March 21, following a tip from the public. According to Khan, Chukwuka allegedly assaulted Ferreira without provocation, leading to his d+ath.

Authorities were alerted to the incident by University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constables, who reported an unconscious man near 144 College Street on Thursday, March 20. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to the scene, but Ferreira was pronounced d+ad upon arrival.

Detective Sergeant Trevor Grieve, head of the homicide and missing persons unit, emphasized the police department’s commitment to securing justice for Ferreira and his loved ones. He urged witnesses to come forward with any information, no matter how minor.

Security footage reportedly showed Ferreira lying on a bench near 6 Queen’s Park Crescent at around 5:20 a.m. when Chukwuka, allegedly armed with debris from a construction site or dumpster, approached him.

“Without warning or provocation, the suspect approached Mr. Ferreira and used the debris to assault him repeatedly and violently,” Grieve stated. “He then fled the area, still holding the object used in the attack.”

Investigators are continuing to review security footage and gather additional evidence.

Under Section 235(1) of the Canadian Criminal Code, anyone convicted of first-degree or second-degree murder faces a mandatory life sentence. If found guilty, Chukwuka would serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for at least 25 years.

Source: Instablog

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