MILITARY OCCUPATION 437 very unsatisfactory. Not only did he continue slaveraiding and other lawless proceedings, but he continued them in the name of the British Government, wishing at the same time to profit by the strength of that Government, and to make it detested. More than once, in his armed forays, his people came into contact with British patrols. He was known to be intriguing with Kano.

It had even been debated between them whether he should surprise and overpower the British garrison. He was suspected of having attempted to poison the Resident. Under these circumstances the Resident determined to arrest him and bring him to Zungeru. It was done, the council of chiefs willingly surrendering him, for he was much detested in Zaria. He was kept in nominal confinement at Wushishi, and one of his principal officers administered the Government in his absence. This man, the Galadima, worked loyally with the British Government.