Aliero

Aliero is a town in northern Nigeria's Kebbi State. Located in the southeast of Kebbi State 12°16′42″N 4°27′6″E / 12.27833°N 4.45167°E / 12.27833; 4.45167, the name Aliero was originally from two prominent Fulani scholars Ali & Yero.[citation needed] The town is the headquarters of Aliero Local Government Area.