THE Bauchi State Police Command said it had arrested one Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, for defiling a 12-year-old boy.
This was contained in a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil.
He said, “On March 1, 2025, about 14:00 hours, a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area reported a serious incident to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare.
“The report implicated Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, in a troubling case involving a 12-year-old boy, who had been employed to assist in her business.”
Wakil explained that the victim, an Arabic pupil, was reportedly housed at the defendant’s residence, where he was subjected to inappropriate conduct over two months.
He stated, “During an interview, the victim described how the defendant, whom he trusted as a maternal figure, engaged him in acts of a sexual nature, especially when her other visitors were not present.
“He recounted being given a mixture involving lemon juice, which he believes may have been tampered with before these incidents occurred.
“The victim indicated that he had been subjected to such behaviour on multiple occasions.”
The statement noted that during interrogation, the defendant admitted to her actions.
The PPRO stated that once the investigation was completed, the suspect would undergo profiling and be charged with the established offence.
