[3] People began to settle in Dass as far back as the period before the jihad of Danfodiyo around the foot and on the Mbula hill.

Most of the early settlers came in search of security, which they hid in caves and on the hilltop to avoid attack by their enemies.

Later at the early part of the 19th century during the jihad of Shehu Danfodio Jarawa people immigrated to the area in search for security and respite.

After his death, his son who was educated in Bauchi elementary school, by the British colonial masters Alh.

During the reign of Usman Maleka the area had demonstrated rapid growth and development which is the by-product of valued leadership and promotion of peace throughout the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the people.

Dass is located on the North Central Highland of Nigeria with average of 700m above sea level, with undulating surfaces seen everywhere in the area.

All the rocks particularly hill are of plutonic origin formed from tectonic activity solidified underneath and later exposed by denudation where hard-rocks standout as mountains.

Dass being is located on hilly environment there are some seasonal falls around the hill which are the product of relief of the area.

The rainfall in the area originates from the Atlantic maritime air masses, occurring on the leeward side of North Central Highland of Jos plateau.

This region has abundant grasses with average height of 1.5m; trees have umbrella shape because they lack competition for sunlight.

The following minerals are found in the area; tin, quartz, feldspar, aquarium, zinc, iron, manganese and kaolin.