Chadic · Nigeria’s peoples
Wurkun
Wurkun is a composite identity of the western Muri Mountains in Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba, taking in the Kulung, Piya (Walo) and other peoples.
At a glance
- Where do the Wurkun people live?
- Their homeland is in Karim Lamido in Taraba State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Wurkun speak?
- Piya-Kwonci and other Wurkun languages, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).
Overview
Wurkun is a composite identity of the western Muri Mountains in Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba, taking in the Kulung, Piya (Walo) and other peoples. The Wurkun and the Karimjo are the two main rivals of Karim Lamido; 16 people died in clashes between them over the chieftaincy in May 2023.[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Wurkun 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
Wurkun of the Muri Mountains
Karim Lamido, Taraba State.[2],[3]Medium confidence
Rivals of the Karimjo for the Karim Lamido chieftaincy; 16 people died in clashes in May 2023.[3]
Language
Piya-Kwonci and other Wurkun languages, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).[1]High confidence
Sources
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