Bura and Pabir people also known as Bura-Pabǝr or Babur as called in Hausa language are part of the ethnic groups in Nigeria.
[2][3][4] The origin of Bura-Pabir people can be traced back to the migrants from Yemen through Sudan and the Chad Basin to the present Babur Bura location, Northeastern part of Nigeria.
When a girl child is born, the interested suitor signify his intention by presenting a leafy branch of tree into the mother's hut.
If accepted, it is expected of him to keep on bringing gifts for the family, assisting the father in law with his farm and other things till the child become of age.
Then, he has the right to employ the help of his friend to capture the wife and send her to his house before the bride price and other traditional items are provided.