Jega, Kebbi State: History
The town was founded by Muhammad al-Bukhari, a son of Abd al-Salam Bagimbane, one of the leaders of the Sokoto jihad who later revolted against the Sokoto Caliphate. After Abd al-Salam was killed by the Sokoto forces, al-Bukhari together with His brothers submitted to the first Emir of Gwandu Abdullahi dan Fodio (r. 1812–1828), who allowed them to settle on the banks of the River of Gindi with their large following as a share of their father Abd al-Salam Bagimbane, founding the towns of Jega, Alelu and Jandutsi. Mallam Abdullahi appointed him as Sarkin Kebbi of Jega after the killed of Sarkin Kebbi Hodi, by Abd al-Salam people at a place called Maciri in Jandutsi District.