Sabon Gari

These communities, found in Northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, maintained their segregation from the Hausa population due to religious beliefs.

With the passage of time, the composition of these communities began to change, and today, apart from Kano in Northern Nigeria, the Sabon Garis have become areas of mixed habitation.

The establishment of British colonial rule under Lord Frederick Lugard and the construction of new railway lines led to a large influx of laborers and traders from Southern Nigeria.

Initially, the emirs administered the Sabon Garurus, but the Township Ordinance of 1917 shifted the administration of these areas and their residents directly to British rule.

Sabon Garuruwa were established in all major cities of Northern Nigeria, most notably in Kano, Kaduna and Zaria.

The residents of Sabon Gari Local Government Area also work in leather goods, hunting, and animal rearing, which are key businesses.

With the introduction of Sharia law in some of the Northern states of Nigeria, some Sabon Garuruwa with its predominantly Christian population have become the place commonly known for it forbidden activities like alcohol consumption and gambling.