Hawul

About

Hawul is a Local Government Area of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria, located in the southern part of the state. Its headquarters are in the town of Azare, and the area includes towns and villages such as Dagiza, Bantali, Damudanaka, Kidang, Samari, Pakilama, Tong, Ghuma, and Shaffa. The Hausa, Kanuri, and Fufulde languages are commonly spoken, and both Islam and Christianity are widely practised. Hawul is one of the four local government areas that make up the Biu Emirate, a traditional state in Borno State, with the Emir overseeing the area's traditional affairs.