By Bauchi State Police have arrested 40-year-old Fatima Ibrahim for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy (name withheld) in Tashan-Jama’are, Azare Local Government Area.
The suspect, who employed the boy as her assistant in selling *danwanke* (a local food), reportedly housed him at her residence where the abuse occurred over two months. The victim, an Arabic school pupil, described being given a suspicious lemon juice mixture before the assaults.
Bauchi Police Spokesperson CSP Ahmed Wakil confirmed the suspect admitted to the crimes during interrogation. She will be charged to court after profiling and investigation.
The case highlights growing concerns about child sexual abuse in Nigeria, with authorities urging communities to report such incidents promptly.
