Plateau · Nigeria’s peoples
Rukuba (Bache)
The Rukuba, who call themselves Bache, live mainly in Bassa LGA of Plateau State, next to the Irigwe.
At a glance
- Where do the Rukuba (Bache) people live?
- Their homeland is in Bassa in Plateau State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Rukuba (Bache) speak?
- Che, a language of the Plateau family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Benue-Congo Plateau).
Overview
The Rukuba, who call themselves Bache, live mainly in Bassa LGA of Plateau State, next to the Irigwe.[2],[1]High confidence
Where the Rukuba (Bache) 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.
Plateau
- Bassa(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Rukuba (Bache) of Bassa
Bassa, Plateau State.[2]Medium confidence
Language
Che, a language of the Plateau family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Benue-Congo Plateau).[1]High confidence
Sources
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