Jakusko

Jakusko is a local government in Yobe State, Nigeria. The town is known for farming, livestock rearing, and its role as a local commercial centre serving surrounding communities.

Jakusko has a hot climate, with a long dry season and a shorter rainy season. Farming and livestock rearing are the main occupations, while Hausa, Fulfulde, and English are commonly spoken.

Jakusko is accessible by road from major towns in Yobe State, like Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru. Commercial buses, taxis, and motorcycles provide transportation within the area.

The most common means of transport within the town are motorcycles known as (achaba), tricycles also known as (keke napep), and taxis. Walking is also convenient for short distances.

• 12.369510.7731 Jakusko Central Mosque, ☏ +2347012347424. Jakusko Central Mosque is the main congregational mosque in Jakusko, It serves as a central place of worship for the Muslim community, where daily prayers, Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers, Eid prayers, Islamic lectures, and other religious activities are held.  (updated Jul 2026)

• 12.374310.77171 General Hospital Jakusko, ☏ +2347014606028.  (updated Jul 2026)

• Damaturu
• Potiskum
• Gashua
• Nangere