From HASSAN JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State Police Command has confirmed that it assisted a woman recover gold worth N23.6 million in Mallam Fatori village.
They successfully assisted a woman in Mallam Fatori area recover gold worth N23.6 million which she buried in the sand while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Nahum Daso, said the woman, whose name was not disclosed, recently returned to the community and sought the police help to retrieve the valuables she concealed during the attack.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the Divisional Police Officer of Mallam Fatori and his team for their professionalism and integrity in handling the operation.
Abdulmajid reaffirmed the command’s commitment to safeguard lives and property.
The statement added that the commissioner explained that the officers recovered 22 carats of gold valued at about N20 million, as well as a gold bracelet with a chain worth N3.6 million through diligent and well-coordinated efforts.
He also urged residents to continue to support and cooperate with the police for enhanced security across the state.
