Dutse

Dutse town from the top of Saminu Turaki Tower

Dutse is a capital city of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Dutse is also the largest city in Jigawa State with an estimated population of 153,000 (2009 census).

Get in

• 1 Dutse International Airport (LOS ^IATA). You can fly in from most states in Nigeria like (Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Akure) and other places.  

See

• 1 Saminu Turaki Tower. The Ibrahim Saminu Turaki's Tower is one of Jigawa's most popular and iconic tourist attractions. Built by Ibrahim Saminu Turaki the former Governor of Jigawa State. 
• 2 Garu Palace. The Garu Emir's Palace is major tourist attractions located in the city of Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State, Nigeria. It is popular for its Hausa architecture and decoration.  
• 3 Dutse Museum. The Dutse Museum is next to Garu Emir's Palace.  

Do

• 1 Dutse Stadium. Dutse Stadium is a national stadium used for international and local friendly and competitive football matches and other sports. 

Buy

• Dutse Sagwari Corner Shops, Liberated St, Sagwari Layout. Shopping mall. (updated Oct 2022)
• Sahad Store Dutse (Sahad Store), Government House Road. Shopping mall. (updated Oct 2022)
• Sahad Stores Ltd, C10/C11 Sani Abacha Way, ☏ +234 803 779 3916. Dealer in all sort of food items, electrical goods, fitness equipment, salon products and accessories among others. 
• Sky Point Grocery, 1, Dutse Alhaji Street Zone 3 Junction, ☏ +234 806 211 3559. Dealer in all sort of canned goods, baked foods, diary products and other ranges of grocery items. 
• Dutse Ultra Modern Market, Ibrahim Aliyu Way Bypass

Eat

• Hasinah Confectionery and Restaurant, Abdullahi Mai Kano way, ☏ +234 704 700 6060. 
• Yahuza Suya Spot Nig Ltd, ☏ +234 704 442 2200. 

Drink

• Zobo. Zobo, sometimes referred to as Zoborodo, or hibiscus tea, is one of the most well-known drinks in Dutse. (updated Oct 2022)

Sleep

• Eze Best Guest Inn, Takur Adua. (updated Oct 2022)
• Dutse Royal Hotel, ☏ +234 806 803 0403. Pool, hotel tower, fitness centre, restaurant with breakfast. best inquire personally. 
• Tahir Hotel and Restaurant, Ibrahim Aliyu Way Bypass. ₦20,350. 
• 1 Danmusa Guest House, Jigawa 720101, Jigawa, ☏ +234 803 574 3544. A budget-friendly and locally accessible hotel suitable for both short and long stays. It is conveniently located near churches and within a short distance of a Juma'at mosque, making it an ideal choice for individuals seeking a peaceful stay, regardless of whether they are Muslim or Christian. 4500 to 10,000₦. (updated Nov 2024)

Go next

• Hadejia
• Kazaure
• Gumel
• Kano