When Mohamma became Sarki, Tamma came to live at Kano together with his men, the Kartukawa.
In the time of Mohamma Zaki “Tchukana” and “Dirki” were begun.
If it had not been for the sake of the mallams in Kano, they would have entered and destroyed the city.
The Sarki called all his men and mallams together and said, “I have called you together to take counsel with me, How are we to stay this calamity?” Shehu Abubakr the Maghrebine said: “If you wish to repel the men of Katsina, I will give you something to do it with, but if you do repel them, you will never return to Kano.” The Sarki said, “I agree.” He gave Shehu great wealth and the mallams many gifts.
His captains in war were eight in number: Madawaki Shaduka, Makama Babba, Jarumai Kaiotau, Atuman, Yanka Shaida, Burdi Hako, Dawaki Marku and Butali.