Yukuben

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Taraba state: Takum LGA, between Katsina Ala and Gamana rivers. About 20 villages.

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Cameroon

Language NameYukuben

User Population

950 in Cameroon (1986 R. Breton).

Location

North West region: Menchum division, west of Furu-Awa, near Nigeria border.

Alternate Names

Ayikiben, Balaabe, Balaaben, Boritsu, Gohum, Nyikobe, Nyikuben, Uuhum, Uuhum-Gigi

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Many also use English [eng], as language of public education. Also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes]. Also use Jukun Takum [jbu].