Tawari, Nigeria

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Tawari is a community of the Bassa people, Nigeria located in Kogi State, Nigeria, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. [1] Tawari is situated near Gegu town, along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. [2] The traditional ruler of the Tawari community is the Aguma of Tawari, currently held by Alhaji Idris Alhassan Yusuf Tawari. [3] The community is also home to other tribes like Gbagyi and Hausa.

History of Tawari

Tawari is the name of a person. That person was a warrior-king. As confirmed by the 1922 Report Number 5 of the colonial administration, compiled by Mr. C. R. Niven, Tawari was the son of Zabia - also a warrior-king - who was the first ruler of an area that includes the place now known as Tawari City.

References

  1. ↑ "Gunmen Kill 19 in Central Nigeria Attack, Police Say". Voice of America. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
  2. ↑ "23 killed as suspected militia attack Tawari in Kogi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ↑ "New Year tragedy: How gunmen brought tears to Kogi community". Tribune Online. 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2024-02-02.

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