Samba Leko
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 62,000 in Nigeria (2000). |
| Region | Adamawa state, Ganye, Fufore, Wukari, and Takum LGAs. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 294 Nigeria, Map 5, reference number 294 Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 294 Nigeria, Map 8, reference number 294 |
| Alternate names | Chamba Leko, Lego, Leko, Lekon, Ndi, Samba, Samba Leeko, Suntai |
| Dialects | Similar to Kolbila [klc]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Leko-Nimbari, Leko |
| Language use | Those in Donga now speak Jukun [jbu]. |
| Language development | Grammar. NT: 2001. |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Samba Leko |
| Region | North Province, Faro Division, between Tchamba and Mayo-Louti River, west of Poli; south Beka Subdivision along Nigeria border. |
| Language map |
Northern Cameroon, reference number 71 |
| Alternate names | Chamba Leeko, Samba |
| Dialects | Samba Leko (Ndii, Lekon, Lego, Leko, Laeko, Suntai), Deenu (Koola), Bangla, Samba de Wangai, Sampara. |
| Comments | Different from Samba Daka [ccg]. |
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