Wurno

Wurno was established in 1830 by Muhammad Bello, who served as the second Sultan of Sokoto and was the son of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio. He founded it as a ribat, a fortified outpost designed to shield the caliphate from threats emerging in the northeast. Positioned near the Gagere River, it quickly became Bello's foremost military stronghold and personal residence in the area.

The settlement evolved into the launchpad for yearly dry-season military expeditions against the Gobirawa and other adversaries of the caliphate. Simultaneously, it emerged as a significant agricultural hub where Muhammad Buji introduced innovative farming practices, resulting in plentiful harvests that supplied food to Sokoto. Prominent officials of the caliphate each maintained extensive plantations within its boundaries.

Upon his demise, Muhammad Bello was interred in Wurno, a fact that imbued the town with lasting historical importance. Presently, Wurno functions as a Local Government Area within Sokoto State, boasting a robust agrarian economy and a population exceeding 180,000 residents.