Police authorities in Borno State have retrieved gold valued at over N23.6 million, reportedly buried by a woman in Mallamfatori, Abadam Local Government Area, during a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago.
The woman, who fled the town at the height of insurgent raids, returned recently and sought police assistance to recover the valuables she had concealed before escaping.
According to the woman, she hid the gold in the sand before fleeing the town.
She recently returned and reported the matter to the police, asking for help to find the items.
Spokesperson of the Borno Police Command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said operatives combed the location using her description.
He said they recovered “22cc of gold valued at about N20m” and “a gold bracelet with a chain worth N3.6m.”
The command said the incident underscores how years of insurgency forced many residents to abandon properties while fleeing for safety.
Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, hailed the Divisional Police Officer of Mallamfatori and his team for what he described as exemplary conduct.
He said their actions reflect the values of the Nigeria Police Force and help build public trust.
Abdulmajid reaffirmed the command’s resolve to safeguard lives and property, urging residents to maintain close cooperation with security agencies to bolster safety across the state.