in addition, common fulani were inspired by adama's exploits and formed into bands. adama created a new position for their leaders: the "lamido" (plural: "lamibe"), who was the leader of a particular territory, as opposed to an ardo, leader of a particular people. both groups received flags of command and shared the same status in adama's armies. before his death, adama would appoint over 40 non-ardo lamibe. they would prove his most loyal lieutenants.