FATIMAH Ibrahim, a 40-year-old woman and resident of Tashan Jama’are, has been arrested for repeatedly raping a 12-year-old boy in Azare, Bauchi State.
The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare on March 1, 2025, by a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area.
According to police sources, the young victim (name withheld) had been employed by Ibrahim to assist in her business.
It was alleged that the Arabic pupil was housed at Ibrahim’s residence, where he experienced sexual assaults over a two-month period.
During interrogations, the victim recounted his ordeal, describing how he had come to trust Ibrahim as a maternal figure.
He disclosed that the defendant engaged him in acts of a sexual nature when her visitors were not present.
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He mentioned being given a mixture believed to involve lemon juice, which he suspects might have been tampered with prior to the assaults.
The victim indicated that this abuse occurred on multiple occasions during his time in her care.
Following the report, police conducted an investigation, leading to Ibrahim’s interrogation, during which she reportedly admitted to the allegations against her.
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing, and once completed, Ibrahim will undergo profiling before being charged to court for the established offences.
CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Bauchi State Command, confirmed the incident and underscored the commitment of local authorities to ensure justice for the victim.
