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Nguru (Hausa:Guru) is a town in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Nguru Local Government Area and a major trade center for the surrounding Kanuri, Bede, and Manga peoples.

Understand

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Nguru town railway station sign

Nguru was founded in the 15th century and later became part of the Bornu kingdom. The town has a long history of being a strategic location between the Hausa states and Bornu. Today, Nguru is a major collecting point for gum arabic and also ships peanuts, cotton, meat, hides, and skins by rail.

The town has a variety of landscapes, including the protected Hadejia-Nguru wetlands and the "Sand Dunes" semi-desert area. The climate is warm and dry for most of the year, with the rainy season between August and December.

Get in

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Nguru is the northeastern terminus of the railway branch from Zaria and Kano. It is also served by a local highway that connects it with the main highway network at Damaturu.

Get round

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Map of Nguru

You can get around Nguru by using Keke Napep or bikes. Some areas are also accessible on foot.

See

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  • 1 Sheikh Gibrééma Tomb.
  • Federal Medical Center Nguru (PMC Nguru).

Buy

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  • 1 Central Market Nguru. Visit the Nguru New Market for a wide variety of goods

Eat

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Try local dishes like tuwo (a thick porridge made from millet or guinea corn) and miyan kuka (a soup made from baobab leaves).

  • A.M Mai Kwano Restaurant. 24 hours.

Sleep

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  • 1 Shesons Lodge Hotel, Canteen Area, Along, Old Coca Cola Deport.

Stay safe

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Be aware of the security situation in the region, as Yobe State has been targeted by Boko Haram extremists

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