Police in Borno State have recovered gold said to be worth N23.6m which a woman buried in Mallamfatori, Abadam local government area 15 years ago while running from a Boko Haram attack.
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.
ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, said officers searched the area based on her description.
He said they recovered “22cc of gold valued at about N20m” and “a gold bracelet with a chain worth N3.6m.”
The police said the case shows how insurgency forced many residents to abandon their belongings while escaping violence.
Commissioner of Police Naziru Abdulmajid commended the Mallamfatori Divisional Police Officer and his team for what he called “honesty, professionalism, and integrity.”
He said their actions reflect the values of the Nigeria Police Force and help build public trust.
CP Abdulmajid also restated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to work closely with the police to strengthen security in the state.
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