It is surrounded by a high enclosing wall of approximately seven metres, with a central entry in the southern frontage.
Districts include Lamido (Sultan) compound, the artisanal activities, servants, administrative staff, hosts of mark, breeding, foodstuff storage facilities, and dwellings.
On the structural level the palace consists of a great wall of 800 m length and 7 m height, with a 1.50 m thickness at the base and 0.5 m at the top.
In the second enclosure to the north are the dwellings of nobles as well as major children of Lamido or Yérima as well as important persons in charge of defense.
The primary festival area is located in the southern part of the palace, and the nobles' quarters are situated around it.