Ngazargamu

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Ngazargamu is an ancient Nigerian city, it is 30 km east of Geidam in Yobo State. Birnin Ngazargamu was founded by Mai Ali Gaji, a 14C leader of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.

The city was then an important centre for trade and learning.

In 1812 Ngazargamu was besieged and destroyed by Malam Zaki, in the Fulani jihad.

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