Muri- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Muri, located in northwestern Taraba State, Nigeria, is a town and traditional emirate with deep historical roots. Once part of the Jukun kingdom of Kororofa in the 17th century, it fell under Fulani control during the 1804 jihad. In 1833, Muri gained independence from the Gombe emirate, establishing itself as a separate Fulani emirate, also known as the Hammaruwa kingdom. Ruled by Hamman Ruwa's descendants, the emirate paid tribute in slaves to the Sultan of Sokoto during its existence until 1893.