Jukunoid · Nigeria’s peoples
Karimjo (Kiyu)
The Karimjo, who call themselves Kiyu, live in and around Karim Lamido town in Taraba State and speak a Jukunoid language (about 20,000 speakers).
At a glance
- Where do the Karimjo (Kiyu) people live?
- Their homeland is in Karim Lamido in Taraba State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Karimjo (Kiyu) speak?
- Como Karim, a language of the Jukunoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Jukunoid).
Overview
The Karimjo, who call themselves Kiyu, live in and around Karim Lamido town in Taraba State and speak a Jukunoid language (about 20,000 speakers).[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Karimjo (Kiyu) live
Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.
Taraba
- Karim Lamido(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Karim Lamido
Karim Lamido, Taraba State.[2],[5]High confidence
The Karimjo (Kiyu) live in and around Karim Lamido town. They and the Wurkun are rivals for the chieftaincy; 16 people died in clashes between them in May 2023.[2],[4]
Language
Como Karim, a language of the Jukunoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Jukunoid).[1]High confidence
Sources
Every claim carries a confidence level: high (well attested), medium (one source or approximate) or disputed (sources disagree).
- Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin; Bank, Sebastian. Glottolog: Como Karim (Karimjo) (como1258)
- Wikipedia contributors. Karim Lamido
- Wikipedia contributors. Como Karim language (Karimjo) (cited elsewhere, not yet checked directly)
- Daily Trust. (2023). 16 killed in Taraba chieftaincy tussle (Karimjo and Wurkun). Daily Trust (cited elsewhere, not yet checked directly)
- GRID3. (2020). GRID3 NGA Settlement Names (settlement points with ward and LGA)