Founded by Modibbo Adama (flag from Usman dan Fodio, March 1809); capital Gurin, Ribadu (1831), Yola (1841); Fombina = 'southlands'; Lamido Fombina = 'ruler of the southlands'; British occupation of Yola 2 Sep 1901; Bobbo Ahmadu installed 10 Sep 1901; over 42 sub-emirates; list of Lamibe (WorldStatesmen); the Palace and Emirate Council now 'Fombina Palace' and 'Fombina Emirate Council'.