Jega
About
Jega is a town and Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. It covers an area of 891 square kilometres and had a population of 193,352 at the 2006 census. The local government area is administered from the town of Jega.
History
The town was founded by Muhammad al-Bukhari, a son of Abd al-Salam Bagimbane, one of the leaders of the Sokoto jihad who later revolted against the Sokoto Caliphate. After Abd al-Salam was killed by the Sokoto forces, al-Bukhari and his brothers submitted to the first Emir of Gwandu, Abdullahi dan Fodio (r. 1812–1828), who allowed them to settle on the banks of the River of Gindi with their large following, founding the towns of Jega, Alelu and Jandutsi. Mallam Abdullahi appointed him as Sarkin Kebbi of Jega after the killing of Sarkin Kebbi Hodi by Abd al-Salam's people at a place called Maciri in Jandutsi District.
Source: Wikipedia: Jega, Kebbi State
Key Facts
State
Kebbi State
Area
891 km²
Population
193,352 (2006 census)