5,000 (1995 S. and S. Dettweiler).
Niger State, Rafi and Mariga LGAs; Kaduna State, Birnin Gwari LGA.
6a (Vigorous).
Sambuga, Shama. No intelligibility of Kamuku [cdr] by Shama. Lexical similarity: 54%–75% with Kamuku [cdr]; 69% with Hungworo [nat], 66% with Eastern Acipa [acp], 16%–17% with Cicipu [awc], 82% with Maruba [cdr].
Also use Hausa [hau].
The Sambuga dialect appears extinct.
The Sambuga dialect appears extinct.