Bena
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 95,000 (1992). |
| Region | Adamawa state, Guyuk, Gombi, and Song LGAs, new settlements Song to Yola road. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 5, reference number 260 |
| Alternate names | Binna, Buna, Ebina, Ebuna, Gbinna, “Lala” , Purra, Yangeru, Yongor, Yungur |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Waja-Jen, Yungur, Yungur-Roba |
| Language use | Also use Fulfulde [fuv], Dera [kna], or Hausa [hau]. |
| Comments | “Lala” is offensive. ‘Purra’ is a cover term for the northern clans. 17 clans. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
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