Kala/Balge
About
Kala/Balge is a Local Government Area of Borno State in Nigeria and is the easternmost LGA of the country. Its headquarters is in the town of Rann. The area covers 1,896 square kilometres and includes towns and villages such as Duguma, Kulakura, Gulgum, Mada, Bombo, Diama, Sabba, and Kalam. The majority of the inhabitants belong to the Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulani ethnic groups, and Hausa is commonly spoken in the area. The LGA has two seasons, the dry and the wet, and the dry season is often marked by very high temperatures.
History
Kala/Balge is one of the sixteen LGAs that make up the Dikwa Emirate, a traditional state in Borno State. The Dikwa Emirate was established in 1902 during the British colonial era, following the division of the former Bornu Kingdom. Since then, Kala/Balge has been one of the local government areas under the emirate. On May 14, 2014, local civilian vigilantes repelled a raid by the terrorist group Boko Haram, killing over 200 militants. On May 31, 500 Boko Haram terrorists returned and overwhelmed the vigilantes, killing 40.
Source: Wikipedia: Kala/Balge
Key Facts
State
Borno State
Headquarters
Rann
Area
1896 km²