Yamaltu/Deba: History
Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.
The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.
Yamaltu /Deba has population of 255,248. according to 2006 census.