Babbangida

Babbangida (also spelled Babban Gida) is a town in Yobe State, headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area, about 50 km north of Damaturu, the state capital. The LGA covers about 4,594 km² and had a population of roughly 177,000 at the 2006 census, bordered by Bursari LGA to the north, Jakusko LGA to the northwest, and Damaturu LGA. The wider region has experienced periods of serious insecurity linked to Boko Haram activity in Yobe State; travelers should check current security advisories before any visit.