Baruteen Local Government Area was created from old Kaiama Local Government Area on August 27th, 1991. Baruteen, a unique Local Government Area, shares boundaries on the West with Benin Republic, in the South with Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State and with Babana district in Borgu LGA of Niger State. The Local Government Area has 11 wards.

Districts: Yashikira, Okuta, Gwanara and Ilesha Baruba.

Road Distance: From Ilorin to Kosubosu (LGA headquarters) 503km.

Population: 110,576 - (55,67 males, 54,889 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Gure, Shiya, Boriya, Okuta, Ilesha, Gwanara, Nygurumi, Gwadabere and Tabera.

Important Markets: Chikanda, Gure, Shiya, Boriya, Okuta, Ilesha, Gwanara, Nygurumi, Gwadabere and Tabera.

Major Languages: Batonu is the major language, but Hausa, Fulani and Yoruba and Bokobaru are also spoken in the area.

Natural Resources: Yam, Maize, Guinea Corn, Melon, Cotton, Rice, Yam-flour.

Mineral Resources: Granite.

Major Festivals: Gani and Dokoru.

Tourist Attractions: Ninagarumi Fish Pond, Govette Core.

Hotels and Restaurants: Transporters Guest Inn, Chikanda, Local Government Cafeteria Kosubosu and Gure Guest Inn.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
First Bank Plc. Kosubosu