Jiba

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A language of Nigeria

Alternate Names
Bajibaro, Jibə, Jibe, Jibi, Jukun Kona, Kona
User Population

2,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977).

Location

Adamawa state: Lamurde LGA; Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA; villages northwest of Kalingo.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Language Use

Shifted to Hõne [juh]. Used as L2 by Hõne [juh], Kugama [kow].

Language Development

Bible portions: 1927–1950.

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.