5,000 (1995 S. and S. Dettweiler).
Niger state: Rafi and Mariga LGAs; Kaduna state: Birnin Gwari LGA.
6a (Vigorous).
Shama, Sambuga. No intelligibility of Kamuku [cdr] by Shama. Lexical similarity: 54%–75% with Kamuku [cdr]; 69% with Cahungwarya [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.