Mubi

Mubi "Muvi"
Nickname(s): "Sabon Dale"
Motto: "Home of Peace"
Mubi Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 10°16′N 13°16′E / 10.267°N 13.267°E / 10.267; 13.267
Country	[North East]
State	Adamawa State

Mubi is a town in Adamawa North Senatorial Districts inAdamawa state, Nigeria. The major tribes are Fulanis from Digil. Names like Nuhu Auwalu Wakili are very common in the state. The Nuhu Wakili's family is the ruling family in the town. It is home to the state university, Adamawa State University, Mubi.^[1]

Massacre

Mubi town fell victim to a terrorist attack on 2 October 2012 when suspected members of Boko Haram entered the town at around 10pm and started to kill indiscriminately.^[2] The victims were mostly students from the three educational institutions (Federal Polytechnic Mubi, School Of Health Technologgy and Adamawa State University) based in the town. The death toll was put at 25 initially, however, the number is said to be closer to 45.^[2]

References

Coordinates: 10°16′N 13°16′E / 10.267°N 13.267°E / 10.267; 13.267