A 31-year-old Nigerian man, Adimabua Chukwuka, is facing a possible life sentence after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 60-year-old homeless man, Mario Ferreira, in Toronto, Canada.
Toronto Police Service’s 52 Division arrested Chukwuka last Friday after receiving a tip from the public. Reports indicate that he attacked Ferreira without provocation, leading to the victim’s tragic death.
Authorities responded to an emergency call on March 20 after University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constables discovered an unconscious man near 144 College St. Despite efforts by paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, Ferreira was pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Trevor Grieve reaffirmed the department’s commitment to justice, urging witnesses to come forward.
“We are committed to bringing justice to Mr. Ferreira and his loved ones. Anyone who may have seen anything, no matter how small, should contact us immediately,” he stated.
Following the release of Chukwuka’s photo on March 21, police were able to take him into custody and formally charge him with first-degree murder.
Detective Grieve revealed that security cameras captured the moment of the attack. Footage reportedly shows Ferreira lying on a bench near 6 Queen’s Park Crescent around 5:20 a.m. when Chukwuka armed himself with debris—believed to be from a construction site or dumpster—and launched a violent, unprovoked assault.
The suspect repeatedly and violently attacked Mr. Ferreira before fleeing the area, still holding the weapon used in the assault.
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Investigators are now reviewing more security footage and gathering additional evidence. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information or video footage to contact police.
Possible Life Imprisonment Under Canadian Law : According to Section 235 (1) of the Canadian Criminal Code, a conviction for first-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence.
Everyone who commits first-degree murder or second-degree murder is guilty of an indictable offence and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for life,” the law states.If convicted, Chukwuka faces life in prison with no possibility of parole for at least 25 years.
