The Tula Kingdom is a Nigerian traditional state in northern
Nigeria
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with its headquarters in Wange,
Kaltungo Local Government Area,
Gombe. It comprises three districts: Yiri, Baule and Wange, and is located 101 kilometres away from the Gombe State capital and 15 kilometres off the Adamawa-Yola highway.
The Present Mai or King Dr
Abubakar Buba Atare II is the paramount ruler and chairman of Tula Chiefdom.
Tula people
The Tula people are known for being great warriors, as evidenced by the saying "Tula Maza Ba Tsoro," which indicates that Tula engaged in a Battle with the people of
Misau Emirate
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present-day
Bauchi State, a
Jihad
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led by the '
Emir
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' of Misau, Mai Sale, who was not only defeated but also killed during the battle. His remains were buried at Sukube Baule in 1887 during the reign of Mai Baule Wumne.
The Tula people were the only people of Ngazargamu /
Bornu Empire Bornu may refer to:
* Bornu Empire, a historical state of West Africa
* Borno State, Nigeria
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