Local Government Area · Gombe State

Yamaltu/Deba

About

Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe. The area is inhabited mainly by Tera and Fulani people, with residents mostly Muslim and a Christian minority.

History

Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Its history is divided into Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, and it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.

Source: Wikipedia: Yamaltu/Deba

Key Facts

State

Gombe State

Headquarters

Deba

Area

1981 km²

Population

255,248 (2006 census)