This gate derived its name from Tukur-Tukur rocks. However, later, in the 19th century the name was changed to Kofar Kibo, meaning the “Gate of arrows”. This was a reflection of the war that broke out around the gate between the forces of Haruna of Ningi and Sarkin Zazzau Sambo (1879-1888 A.D.) during which there was rain of arrows around it. In the past this gate linked Zaria with such cities like Zamfara, Kebbi, Yauri and Gobir.