Azare
human settlement in Bauchi State, Nigeria
Azare is a city in Bauchi State, Nigeria. It was founded by Mallam Zaki, who was appointed by Shehu Usman Dan Fodio in early 1814. Azare is the headquarters of Katagum LGA in Bauchi State. It is bordered to the east by Damban Local Government Area (LGA) and Potiskum in Yobe State, to the south by Misau LGA, to the west by Jama'are LGA, and to the north by Itas/Gadau LGA of Bauchi State.
History
Azare was founded in 1803 by Mallam Zaki.
Mallam's father first settled in Nafada in the Gombe emirate and later moved to Yayu, where he had Mallam. After the death of his father, Mallam went to Sheikh Usman Danfodio in Sokoto to take charge in his father's stead. In about 1809, Mallam settled at Tashena, a village about 90 kilometers away from the present Azare. Mallam ruled from 1807 to 1914. He was succeeded by his brother, known as Sulaiman Adandaya, from 1814 to 1816.
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