Eric Patrick
A 40-year-old woman, Fatimah Ibrahim, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Azare,
The incident was first reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare on March 1, by a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area of the state.
According to police sources quoted by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on Tuesday, the yet-to-be-identified victim had been employed by Ibrahim to assist in her business.
It is alleged that the boy, an Arabic pupil, was housed at Ibrahim’s residence located at Tashan Jama’are where he experienced inappropriate conduct over two months.
The victim recounted his ordeal, describing how he had come to trust Ibrahim as a maternal figure.
He reported that the defendant engaged him in acts of a sexual nature when her visitors were not present.
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He further mentioned being given a mixture believed to involve lemon juice, which he suspects may have been tampered with prior to the assaults.
The victim indicated that this abuse occurred on multiple occasions during his time in her care.
However, after a thorough investigation conducted by the police, the suspect reportedly admitted to the allegations against her.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for Bauchi State Command, underscored the commitment of local authorities to ensure justice for the victim.