A Borno woman has recovered gold valued at N23.6 million which she buried in the sand 15 years ago while fleeing a Boko Haram attack in Mallamfatori, Abadam Local Government Area.
A Borno woman has recovered gold valued at N23.6 million which she buried in the sand 15 years ago while fleeing a Boko Haram attack in Mallamfatori, Abadam Local Government Area.
According to reports, the woman, who was much younger at the time, acted out of panic as insurgents advanced toward the community.
With only moments to spare, she wrapped her late mother’s gold coins and jewellery in cloth, placed them inside a jar, and buried it before escaping with other residents.
Fifteen years later, she returned to Mallamfatori and sought the assistance of police officers to locate the exact spot.
Confirming the development on Monday, December 1, 2025, the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said officers helped her recover 22cc of gold estimated at ₦20 million, along with a gold bracelet and chain valued at ₦3.6 million.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
