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Allawa, in the pre-colonial era, was a small settlement established by the Kaduna Gbagyi people, who migrated from the Kaduna River valley. By the 18th century, the town had become a major center for trade and commerce, attracting merchants from neighboring regions. By Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu In the 19th century, Allawa played a key role during the Fulani Jihad, led by Usman dan Fodio, which sought to spread Islam in the region. Historical records indicate that in 1913, the British colonial administration established a district office in Allawa, making it an administrative center. Between the 1950s and 1960s, the…

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