Abdullahi Fodio Tomb Kebbi State




Abdullahi-Fodio-Tomb

Abdullahi Fodio was the brother of the brother of Sheikh Usman Danfodio (jihadist of 19th century and founder of Sokoto Caliphate) is located at Gwandu, Gwandu Local Government Area.

Abdullahi Fodio also participated in the Jihad; he was the founder of Gwandu Empire. Like his brother, he was a writer as well. At his death, Abdullahi was buried in Gwandu, in Gwandu LGA, and his tomb remains a tourist attraction for centuries since then.

Abdullahi also participated in the jihad fought by his brother, and he ruled the Gwandu Empire which he helped establish until his death in the 19th century. His descendants continue to rule the town till today.





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