Complete List of Tribes in Bauchi State Nigeria

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Bauchi is a state in the northern region of Nigeria which was created in 1976. It is the 5th biggest state in Nigeria and is mostly occupied by Muslims. Although the Hausa and Fulani tribes are the dominant tribes in this state, Bauchi state is made up of a lot of other tribes.

Below are the tribes in Bauchi state.

Jukun Tribe

The Jukun people in Bauchi state are one people with other members of this tribe that are found in other parts of Nigeria. As a result of this, their customs are the same with the Jukuns in other states.

Farming is their major occupation while Christianity and Islam are the major religions of this people.  Over time, not much has changed about the culture of the Jukun people. Men and women from this tribe are known to tie wrappers. Food eaten by the jukun people are usually meals of Tuwo and soup.

Warji Tribe

Warji is both a tribe and local government área in Bauchi state. This tribe is one of the tribes under the Ningi Emirate. Also, its people migrated from parts of Plateau state.

As a result of the fact that the founding fathers of this tribe were Islamic scholars, this tribe is predominantly Muslim. Occupations include farming and trading. The Warji people have the same customs with the Hausas.These include dressing and food.

Waja Tribe

The Waja people are found in parts of Gombe. It is believed that these people migrated from Yemen in the Middle East. The Waja people are known for having lots of festivals, this festivals always mark the beginning of a new phase in this tribe. Some of these festivals include Swatka, Yikko, and Bakurau.

The Waja people are Muslims and are have farming as their major occupation. They have the same style of dressing with the Hausas.

Tangale Tribe

History has it that the Tangale people migrated from the Middle East in the 13th century. Prior to moving to their present location, this people settled in the Bornu-Kanem Empire.

The Tangale people are predominantly Muslims and have trading and farming as their major occupations. Men from this tribe put on Babban riga while women tie wrappers on blouse.

Kamo Tribe

The Kamo tribe have five clans and believe they have their roots in Yemen. The Kamo people have a population of 38,000. They are predominantly traditionalists.

Farming and trading are some of the occupations of the Kamo people. Also, this people dress in ways that could make one mistake them for Hausas. Kamo meals are usually made from millet and maize.

Gera Tribe

The Gera people are found in Ganjuwa district in Bauchi state. This people claim to be migrants from Sudan. Although they are not Hausa, they speak a language that is very much related to the Hausa language.

The Gera people have a population that is predominantly Muslim. They have adopted the Hausa way of life. As a result of this, their dressing and foods are the same with those of the Hausas.

Geruma Tribe

The Geruma people are a people that are bound by the Sharia law. This tribe is made up of four villages. Although they have a language of their own, the Geruma people are beginning to embrace the Hausa language.

People from this tribe are predominantly Muslims and have farming as their major occupation. Geruma men put on Babban riga while women tie wrappers on blouse.

Hausa Tribe

The Hausa tribe is one of the most prominent tribes in Bauchi state. They occupy a large area of the state and are also in control of the political and economic sectors of the state. As a result of the influence of the Hausas in Bauchi, lots of other smaller tribes have adopted their way of life and can be easily mistaken for Hausa people.

The Hausa people are considered industrious. Although this is most times on a very small scale, they are usually in charge of many small kiosks in different corners of the country. Islam is the predominant religion of this people while farming and trading are their major occupations. Men from the Hausa tribe put on flowing gowns known as Babban riga while women tie wrappers on blouses. Usually, the Hausa people eat meals that are made from millet, maize and rice. These crops are usually processed to make a meal called “Tuwo”. Tuwo is usually eaten with soup.

Fulani Tribe

The Fulani tribe is considered a twin tribe of the Hausa tribe. After the Hausa tribe, the Fulani people have the next highest population in Northern Nigeria. The Fulani people are majorly cattle rearers and also have a large population of their people as nomads. Due to the fact that the Fulani people are nomads, they can be found in every part of Nigeria.

Islam is the predominant religion of this people. As a matter of fact, people of other tribes believe the Fulanis lack tolerance for other religions. Men from Fulani put on Babban riga while the women tie wrappers on blouse and cover their heads with hijabs.

Ningi Tribe

Ningi is an emirate, a town, a local government area, and a tribe in Bauchi state. The Ningi tribe has a population of 501,912 people and occupies an area of 5,250 km square. This tribe came into existence in 1829 and has Islamic scholars as its founding fathers.

The people of Ningi are farmers and cattle rearers. Men from Ningi put on flowing gowns while women tie wrappers on blouses and cover their heads with hijabs. Meals are usually prepared from millet and maize.

Kariya Tribe

The people of Kariya occupy Ganjuwa local government area of Bauchi state. This tribe shares borders with Jigawa state and Gombe state. The people of Kariya have the Hausas and Fulanis as their neighbors. Farming, trading, cattle rearing, weaving, iron bending fishing and Black-smithing are some of the major occupations of the Kariya Tribe.

Women from Kariya put on wrappers on blouses and cover their heads with hijabs while the men put on flowing gowns known as Babban riga

Although few people in Kariya are Christians, majority of the people in this tribe are muslims.

Polchi Tribe

The polchi people occupy Dass local government área in Bauchi state. They settled into this region way before the Fulani jihad movement. The Polchi people live 700m above sea level and are known for their double sided statues.

The people of Polchi dress like Muslims. However, they practice their traditional religion. Men from Polchi put on flowing gowns while women tie wrapper on blouses and cover their heads with hijabs. Meals are basicly made from processed millet and maize.

Kirfi Tribe

Kirfi is both a local government area and a tribe in Bauchi state. The people of the Kirfi tribe occupy a landmass of 2,371km square and speak a language called Bure.

The Kirfi tribe shares a lot with the Hausa tribe. They have adopted many of the cultural values of the Hausas and as a result can be easily mistaken for Hausas. Farming is the major occupation of this tribe. Also, the Kirfi people are predominantly Muslims.

Karekare Tribe

The Karekare people number a Little over 400,000. They occupy Gamawa and Misau LGAs of Bauchi state and are predominantly Muslims.

Karekare men put on flowing gowns while their women tie wrapper on blouse and wear hijabs. Meals eaten by this people are usually made from millet and rice.

Kwanka Tribe

The Kwanka people speak the Kwanka language and have a population of about 40,000. They are close to the Saya, the Nga and Fyam peoples. Although polygamy is a norm among this people, the first wife enjoys more privileges.

The Kwanka people are Muslims and engage in farming. Meals consist of processed rice and millet.

Other Tribes in Bauchi without Detailed Information

Mingi Tribe

Pero Tribe

Rebina Tribe

Sanga Tribe

Saya Tribe

Segidi Tribe

Siri Tribe

Tangale Tribe

Tera Tribe

Waja Tribe

Warji Tribe

Zul Tribe

Zayam Tribe

Zaranda Tribe

Tula Tribe

Tra Tribe

Siri Tribe

Segidi Tribe

Sanga Tribe

Rebina Tribe

Pa’a Tribe

Ngamo Tribe

Miya Tribe

Longuda Tribe

Angas Tribe

Bambora Tribe

Banka Tribe

Bara Tribe

Barke Tribe

Bulawa OR Buli (Contributed by reader HABILA SAUSA CHIROMA)

Bele Tribe

Bole Tribe

Bomawa Tribe

Bomboro Tribe

Buli Tribe

Burak Tribe

Buta Tribe

Chama Tribe

Chamo Tribe

Dadiya Tribe

Daza Tribe

Deno Tribe

Ouguri Tribe

Duma Tribe

Galambi Tribe

Geji Tribe

Gera Tribe

Gerumu Tribe

Gingwak Tribe

Geji Tribe

Gubi Tribe

Gurumtum Tribe

Gyem Tribe

Jaku Tribe

Jara Tribe

Jere Tribe

Jimbin Tribe

Jukun Tribe

Kamo Tribe

Limono Tribe

Kwaimi Tribe

Kubi  Tribe

Kudachano Tribe

Deno Tribe

Chamo Tribe

Burak Tribe

Bulib Tribe

Mboro Tribe

Bele Tribe

Barke Tribe

Bara Tribe

Banka Tribe

Bambora Tribe

Kubi Tribe

Kudachamo Tribe

Kushi Tribe

Jaku Tribe

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25 thoughts on “Complete List of Tribes in Bauchi State Nigeria

  • July 5, 2018 at 6:10 pm
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    Talawa and they will be found in bauchi LGA ,e. g of some of their villages include TALAN KASA, TALAN KUKA AND TARI

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    • December 2, 2018 at 3:48 am
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      Mr. Cauda Yakubu, under which local government or area of state?

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  • July 19, 2018 at 8:40 am
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    What of Gusawa tribe in toro l g a ?

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  • August 12, 2018 at 9:34 am
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    Please which local government (tra tribe) from in bauch state? Thanks.

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    • January 8, 2021 at 11:11 am
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      What About (Burmawa) in boggoro/ bauchi/ and Alkalere local government in bauchi state, even the late HAKIMIN of Boggoro he is the Dallatun Bauchi is a Burmawa by tribe and Burmawa tribe is not include in the list of tribe in bauchi state

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  • August 12, 2018 at 12:12 pm
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    please can you tell me the local government of tra tribe is from thanks I will be expecting your reply.

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  • November 9, 2018 at 5:55 am
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    Talawa from Bauchi LGA

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  • November 9, 2018 at 6:04 am
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    Talawa from Bauchi LGA e. g of some of their locations are TALAN KASA, TALAN KUKA,TARI all in bauchi local government

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  • March 17, 2019 at 8:46 pm
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    I want to know everything about bomboro please

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    • September 20, 2020 at 1:48 am
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      Bijim is not listed.
      Found in both Tafawa Balewa LGA and Bogoro LGA.
      Places such as:
      Gambar
      Duklin Bauchi
      Yang
      Gonzi
      Aruti
      Legeri
      Zindir
      Parts of Boi
      Yangji. Among others

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  • June 8, 2019 at 2:55 pm
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    Bijim tribe is not listed here. They are from tafawa balewa in gambar sabon layi village, Were the first plane landed in bauchi.

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  • July 9, 2020 at 1:26 pm
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    What of Bijim tribe found in Tafawa Balewa, Duklin Bauchi.

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  • September 17, 2020 at 12:48 pm
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    What about guddiri language thur is only hausa and Fulani that are related to it they were address as hausan-guddiri or fulanin-guddiri mostly found in darazo missau Azare and shira

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  • September 23, 2020 at 4:43 pm
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    I SUGGEST FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE UNLISTED TRIBES E.G. BIJIM TRIBE A POPULAR ETHNIC GROUP IN TAFAWA BALEWA AND BOGORO LGAS LOCATED IN GAMBAR BIJIM,DUKLIN BAUCHI, KALASH,TARAN,DOLI IN BOI,ARUTI,GONZI,LUGERI(KADUK) AND A HOST OF OTHER VILLIAGES)

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  • October 3, 2020 at 12:36 pm
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    Add also:
    1. Mang’as
    2. Mang’as
    3. Kir Bengbet
    4. Dir
    I personally located and researched on these tribes and 9 others whose names I can’t recall, back in 1992. They were all located between 10km and 22km South of Bauchi town.

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    • October 3, 2020 at 12:38 pm
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      Sorry, No1 is Lang’as

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  • January 8, 2021 at 11:28 am
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    Burmawa locations 1 burum and kadage villages in bauchi LG 2 mainamaji, yashi, GAR, and alkalere Town alkalere LG 3 Gwabiya, and boggoro Town and many other palaces in the state

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  • April 13, 2021 at 4:50 pm
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    Bijim is not included o

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  • July 18, 2021 at 8:54 pm
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    Pls..! I Suggest for the inclusion of thus;
    Tribe; BIJIM PEOPLE
    Location; Duklin Bauchi, Gambar Axis, Aruti, Gonzi, Yang, Luggere Around BOI axis in Tafawa Balewa LGA and Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State, and also some parts of MANGU LGA (Duklin Yakubu) in Plateau State….
    NOTES;
    If it is the tribe am referring that you name it JIMBIN, then please the writer should correct it and Name it BIJIM, Because I doubted much if al all there is any tribe name JIMBIN in this Area… THANKS AND GOD BLESSED

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  • August 25, 2021 at 7:45 pm
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    I suggest for the inclusion of Bolewa tribe, they are found in Bara, Tubule, Tashan Turmi & Kadolli villages among others all in Kirfi LGA Bauchi State.

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  • April 27, 2022 at 1:37 pm
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    Hhhmmn!!! List of tribes in Bauchi without mentioning Jhaar???? occupying Dass, Bununu, Gital Duguri, Juwara, Mbal, Guruntum,, mainamaji,, polchi, and many more. also controlling many activities in the state state, ranging from civil service, business and politics. Please review your list and do the needful.

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  • April 27, 2022 at 1:56 pm
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    Tribes like Bankalawa, Nbadawa, Dugurawa, Ngwak, are all originated from Jhaar family tree, but to my surprise non of them was mentioned while they form a considerable percentage of Alkaleri (35%) Kirfi (25%), Dass (95%) Tafawa- Balewa (55%) Bogoro (20%) , Toro (15%), and Bauchi (32%).
    and yet they are not worthy of recognition in the list of Tribes in Bauchi state? Haba Mr. writer ko akwai gaba ne?

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  • May 5, 2022 at 1:57 pm
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    Where is the Almighty Boyawa from Bogoro Local Government.
    Please make good research before posting things like this on air.
    Human Identify is a serious and most sensitive issue than even religion take note!

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