Tegina
Town in Niger State, Nigeria
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Tegina is a town in Rafi LGA, Niger State, Nigeria.[1] Various Kainji languages are spoken in and around Tegina.[2]
Tegina | |
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Town | |
  Tegina | |
| Coordinates: 10.0706°N 6.1906°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Niger State |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 24,037 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
In 2021 a mass kidnapping of children by gunmen occurred at the end of May, at least 150 students went missing.[3]
Villages
Villages in Tegina:[1]
- Agwai, Ankawa, B. Gona, Bangu, Biito, D. Padama, Dada, G. Abashi, G. Angu, G. Barau, G. Danbiki, G. Dangama, G. Dangoru, G. Danjuma, G. Dijimakert, G. Jada, G. Katina, G. Kushama, G. Maiganga, G. Maikangara, G. Manzo, G. Tanko, G. Wakayi, G. Wani, G. Zubdomgi, Gende, Gini, Gisisi, Godora, Gulangi, Gunugu, Halatayi, Indaki, Inga, Inga Gari, Jambaka, Jiro, K. Madaka, Kagara, Kakuri, Katako, Kuru, Kwana, Luaga, Machinanugu, Madagwa, Mahanga, Natsina, Rubo, Rubu, Sabon Gari, Samboro, Sufawa, T. Ceshi, T. Duste, Tegina, Tunma, U. Alhaji, U. Uban-Dawaki, U. Butsi, Ugu, Ussa, Wayan, Yalwa
