The Majestic Bwatiye People: A story of bravery and unity in North-East Nigeria, by Salim Sani The Bachama, or Bwatiye people, known as “unconquered warriors”, combine resilience with artistry, medicine with myth, and leadership with a deep respect for ancestry. History and Origin The Bachama trace their origins to the Gobir people of the north, a lineage shaped by migration, conflict and adaptation. Following pressure from Tuareg incursions, and later wars from the Bornu empire, they were forced south-eastwards to what is now Adamawa. This history of resistance is part of the Bachama self-identity:...