Police recover gold hidden by Boko Haram attack victim 15 years ago

Police operatives in Borno State have uncovered gold valued at approximately N23.6 million, buried 15 years ago by a woman fleeing a Boko Haram attack in Mallamfatori, Abadam Local Government Area.

According to the woman, she hid the gold in the ground while escaping the insurgents and was unable to return until recently due to years of insecurity in the region. Upon her return, she reported the matter to the police, seeking assistance in locating the buried items.

Following a coordinated search, officers successfully recovered the gold from the exact spot where it had been hidden, bringing closure to a long, traumatic chapter in the woman’s life.

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.