Argungu: History
After the Hausa state of Kebbi was conquered by the Fulani Empire in 1808, Kebbi's rulers fled to Argungu to found a new emirate. Though the neighboring Hausa state of Gwandu conquered Kebbi in 1831, it was unable to fully secure control of Argungu, and a series of revolts followed. By the end of the century, Argungu had become a de facto independent state, though it was again conquered by the British in 1902.
The town was originally known as Birnin Lelaba dan Badau. It is said to have derived its current name from a popular Kebbi fishing call, 'a yi gungu' ('let us gather in one place'), or from 'arnan Gungu' ('the pagan people of Gungu town'). However, the latter is less likely.