Police in Borno State have recovered gold worth N23.6 million that a woman buried in Mallamfatori, Abadam Local Government Area, 15 years ago while fleeing a Boko Haram attack.
According to the woman, she hid the gold in the sand before fleeing the town. He recently returned and reported the matter to the police, asking for help in finding the items.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, said officers searched the area based on their description.
He said they recovered “22cc of gold valued at about N20 million” and “a gold bracelet with a chain valued at N3.6 million.”
Police said the case shows how the insurgency forced many residents to abandon their belongings as they fled the violence.
Police commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid praised the Mallamfatori divisional police officer and his team for what he called “honesty, professionalism and integrity”.
He said his actions reflect the values of the Nigerian Police and help build public trust.
CP Abdulmajid also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to work closely with the police to strengthen security in the state.