Woman arrested by police for sexually abusing 12-year-old male house help by drugging him
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
A woman aged 40 has been arrested by police for allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old male house help recruited to assist in her business.
Police in Bauchi apprehended Fatima Ibrahim over alleged sexual abuse of the child in Azare, Katagum Council of the state.
Bauchi Police Command spokesperson Ahmed Wakil said the case was reported at Azare Divisional Headquarters on March 1 alleging that Ibrahim, a resident of Tashan Jama’are, was involving the kid in sexual acts.
According to Wakil, the victim, an Arabic pupil, was housed at the residence of the suspect, where he was “subjected to inappropriate conduct over two months.”
He added: “During an interview, the victim described how the suspect, whom he trusted as a maternal figure, engaged him in acts of a sexual nature, especially when her other visitors were not present.
“The boy 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.
“During subsequent interrogation, the suspect admitted to her actions. The investigation is ongoing, and once completed, the suspect will undergo profiling and be charged in court for the established offence.”
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