Muhammadu Namoda

Muhammadu Namoda (born Muhammad bin Ali; died 1810) was a Fulani military leader of the Alibawa clan from Zamfara. Nicknamed "the Victorious", he played a leading role in the Sokoto Jihad and was among the earliest and most active commanders in the jihadist army. He led the Alibawa forces beyond the Rima valley, and contributed to the establishment of the emirates of Katsina and Daura, and served as one of the principal commanders during the final siege of Alkalawa. After his death in 1810, his descendants were conferred the titles of Sarkin Zamfara at Zurmi and Sarkin Kiyawa at Kaura Namoda, the latter of which was named in his honour.