40-year-old woman arrested for repeatedly raping 12-year-old boy
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 40-year-old resident of Tashan-Jama’are, Fatima Ibrahim for allegedly raping a 12-year-old boy (name withheld).
Fatima had employed Yakubu to be her assistant in selling danwanke, a local food, in Tashan-Jama’are, Azarekatagum local government area of Bauchi State.
Also, the victim, who is an Arabic pupil, was reportedly housed at the defendant’s residence, where he was subjected to inappropriate conduct over two months.
Spokesperson of Bauchi Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil confirmed this to reporters in Bauchi on Tuesday.
During an interview, the victim described how the defendant, who he trusted as a maternal figure, engaged him in acts of a sexual nature, especially when her other visitors were not present.
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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,” Waking explained.
He said during interrogation, the suspect admitted to her actions.
Wakil added that the suspect will undergo profiling and be charged to court upon the completion of investigation.
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