Shiki

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Guba, Gubawa, Gubi, Mashiki

Population

1,200 (2006).

Location

Bauchi State, Bauchi LGA. Gubi and Guru towns north of Bauchi town.

Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification

Dialects

Gubi, Guru.

Language Use

Older adults only (1995 CAPRO). Also use Gera [gew] or Hausa [hau].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 30% or less.

Other Comments

Muslim.