Argungu

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Argungu is a city and traditional emirate in Nigeria's Kebbi State, situated on the Sokoto River. As of 2007 Argungu had an estimated poulation of 47,064.^[1] The city is a major agricultural center for the area, with key crops including tobacco, peanuts, rice, millet, and sorghum. The city also hosts an annual international fishing competition.

[edit] History

After the Hausa state of Kebbi was conquered by the Fulani Empire in 1808, Kebbi's rulers fled to Argungu to found a new emirate. Though the neighboring Hausa state of Gwandu conquered Kebbi in 1831, it was unable to fully secure control of Argungu, and a series of revolts followed. By the end of the century, Argungu had become a de facto independent state, though it was again conquered by the British in 1902.