This gate is of historical significance to Hadejia. Situated in the northern east corner of the town, the gate drive its name from one of its keepers, a lady by that name. According to one tradition, the gate was initially know as "Kafar Talata" but as mandara succeeded her late husband as keeper of the gate, people started referring to the gate as "Kofar Mandara", because of the way she was effectively managing the gate.
One historical significance of the gate was that it was through the gate that British entered and subjugated Hadejia town in 25th April, 1906.
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