Canadian authorities have issued a wanted notice for a Nigerian national, Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, following allegations that he assaulted vulnerable adults at a group home in Toronto.

Mr Ejerua, 38, is being sought after police responded to a reported assault in the area of Sibley and Detonia Park avenues. In a statement released on December 31, 2025, the Toronto Police Service confirmed that the suspect was employed as a caregiver at the facility.

According to the police, Mr Ejerua allegedly carried out multiple assaults on residents of the group home over a period spanning November 1 to November 30, 2025. He is currently wanted on seven counts of assault.

While authorities did not disclose how many residents were affected or the extent of injuries sustained, they appealed to members of the public for assistance in locating the suspect.

Police described Mr Ejerua as standing about 5’8 tall, with a medium build, black curly hair, and black facial hair.