Shaheeda Fatima Yakubu O Muhammad was born on 20th October, 1989(6th Rabi’ul Auwal) at Samaru Zaria. Her Father is Malam Yakubu O Muhammad and Mother is Sharifat Salihu. Both are from Okene, Kogi State. However, they relocated to Zaria. They are among the esteemed followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H). She is the third born in their family having six siblings.
She attended Fudiyya Nursery and Primary school Zaria, and Progress Secondary School Sabon gari Zaria.
Before her martyrdom, she was in her final year at Nigerian Institute of Leather Technology and Science Technology Zaria, studying Science Laboratory Technology (SLT).
She memorized the Holy Quran.
Shaheedah Fatima is a member of Abulfadl Abbas Foundation and among the heads of Al Mahdi Scout Nigeria. Speaking about Fatima is almost impossible without mentioning her sister Khadija. They do everything together. They care for each other and solve their problems together.
She’s a lady blessed with knowledge and wisdom. She has talent in make-up and henna design.
A very caring person who always cares about other people. Helping the needy is among her beloved activities.
Shaheedah Fatima Yakubu O Muhammad attained martyrdom on 12th December 2015, at the residence of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) in Gyallesu, Zaria during the attack of the Nigerian Army.
Attack: Zaria Massacre, 2015
Relative(s) Martyred: Shaheed Yakubu O. Muhammad(Father), Shaheed Ahmad Yakubu and Shaheeda Khadija Yakubu (Siblings)
She martyred together with her sister Khadija, her brother Ahmad and her dad Malam Yakubu Okene on the same day.