Gombe Emirate is a traditional emirate in northern Nigeria. The Gombe emirate was founded in 1804 during the Fulani jihad by Buba Yero, a follower of Usman dan Fodio.Buba Yero made Gombe Abba his headquarters for a campaign against the Jukun settlements of Pindiga and Kalam, followed by extensive raids in which he went as far as Adamawa on the other side of the Benue River. Further lands were subdued by his son, Muhammadu Kwairanga

The current Emir of Gombe is Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, (CFR) who acceded on 6 June 2014. The late Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Usman Abubakar, who precedes his father Abubakar II had been Emir since August 1984.He was also named sarkin Daban Nigeria. He is also called by names Like Giwa, Uban Kasa, Ɗawisu, and Abba Jikan Abba

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Gombe State came into existence on 1 October 1996 during the regime of the late General Sani Abacha, carved out of the old Bauchi State. Gombe state shares boundaries with Yobe state to the North, Borno and Adamawa states to the East and Bauchi state to the West and Taraba State to the South. The Climate of the state is warm not exceeding 30°C during hottest months (March – May) with an annual average rainfall of 850mm. It is an agrarian state located within the expansive savannah, endowed with over 13 different types of minerals harnessed for various uses.

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Gombe has many places of interest: such as Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium Emirs palace Mbormi Battleground Dadin Kowa Lake

When it Comes to Durbar, Gombe Durbar is one of the largest procession of colorful horses in the world. It has evolved with the history, culture and tradition of the people over a period of time. It marks the Islamic holidays Eid-al-Fitr and Eid al Adha