Battle of Burmi

Battle of Burmi
Scene within the walls of Burmi after the battle
Date 27 July 1903 Location Burmi, Gombe Emirate, Nigeria Result British Victory Sokoto Caliphate subdued Caliph Muhammadu Attahiru I killed
Belligerents
British Empire Protectorate of Northern Nigeria	Sokoto Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Baron Frederick Lugard Brevet-Major Charles Marsh † Captain Hamilton Browne Captain W D Sword Major Barlow	Muhammadu Attahiru I † Etsu Nupe Abubakar Emir of Misau Ahmadu Madakin Kano Kwairanga †
Strength
Unknown	estimated 1000-10000, including 1000 cavalry[1]
Casualties and losses
84 casualties[1]	700+ killed[2][3]

The Battle of Burmi was the final battle between the British and forces of the Sokoto Caliphate during the British Pacification of Northern Nigeria. The battle came after British victories at the battles of Kano and Kwatarkwashi, forcing Sokoto forces to retreat across northern Nigeria, entrenching themselves in Burmi. During the battle commander of British forces Major Marsh and the Sokoto Caliph, Muhammadu Attahiru I were both killed.^{[4][5][page needed][6]}