Canada-based Nigerian faces trial over alleged hate-motivated harassment

A suspect

A Canada-based Nigerian, Kayode Roberts, has been charged by the Toronto Police Service following an investigation into what authorities described as a suspected hate-motivated criminal harassment case.

PUNCH Metro gathered from a statement published on the Toronto Police website on Sunday that the charges stem from a series of incidents alleged to have occurred between July 1 and December 29, 2025.

Police alleged that Roberts assaulted and harassed a neighbour during the period, issued threats of harm, and kicked the victim’s dog.

Investigators also claimed that he made anti-2SLGBTQI+ remarks directed at the victim during the confrontations.

The statement read, “During three incidents occurring between July 1 and December 29, 2025, the accused is alleged to have assaulted, threatened to harm, and harassed the victim, as well as kicked the victim’s dog.

“During these incidents, the accused is also alleged to have made anti-2SLGBTQI+ comments directed at the victim.”

According to the police, the 40-year-old Toronto resident was located and arrested on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.He has been charged with assault, wilfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal, uttering threats, and criminal harassment. Punch