Saskatchewan’s high physician has confirmed he was named in an alleged emailed risk reported to the Regina Police Service (RPS) earlier this month.
On Oct. 4, police acquired a report of an emailed message allegedly containing non-specific threats to the lives and security of presidency officers and regulation enforcement, however which additionally talked about an elected official and Saskatchewan’s chief medical well being officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, by identify.
Police confirmed on Monday that a type of people was Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
“Nobody in our province ought to be subjected to threats, however notably not Dr. Shahab who has labored tirelessly to serve the individuals of our province,” learn a press release from Moe on Tuesday.
“Thanks to the (RPS) for his or her actions in response to this risk, and thanks to Dr. Shahab for his continued efforts to serve Saskatchewan individuals.”
Following their investigation, officers searched a south Regina house on Monday.
Tobechi Okwuonu, 38, was later arrested and is dealing with two prices of uttering threats.
RPS stated the accused has been launched on strict circumstances and he’ll make his first provincial courtroom look on Dec. 1.
— with a file from Moises Canales-Lavigne
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