Local Government Area · Borno State

Bama

About

Bama is a town and a local government area (LGA) in the central part of Borno State, Nigeria. The town is dominated by Kanuri speaking people and lies about 60 kilometres from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. It is the only LGA in the Bama Emirate.

History

Bama was attacked by Boko Haram in May 2013 and February 2014, and the two border towns of Bama and Gwoza were cut off after a state of emergency was declared. On September 2, 2014, Boko Haram seized control of Bama, according to the town's residents. The Nigerian army said on 16 March 2015 that it had recaptured the town.

Source: Wikipedia: Bama, Nigeria

Key Facts

State

Borno State