LUFU: a language of Nigeria

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).
It was superseded by the corresponding entry in the 15th edition (2005). See also the corresponding entry in the current edition of Ethnologue.

SIL code: LDQ

ISO 639-2: mis

Population Ethnic group: 2,000 to 3,000 (1992). 
Region Taraba State, Takum LGA, Lufu and Lufu Jauro.
Classification Unclassified.
Comments One report says the language is mostly spoken by elders (1992). The people now speak Jukun. Culture and religion similar to the Jukun Kapya. Language reported to have been close to Bete and Bibi. Former speakers at Arufu near Wukari have lost the language. Christian, traditional religion. Nearly extinct.

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