Labir

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: jku
Alternate Names: Jaaku, Jakanci, Jaku, Jakun, Labur
Population: 500 (2008 E. Hannelova et al.), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,000.
Location:: Bauchi state: Alkaleri and Bauchi LGAs.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Jarawan, Nigerian
Dialects: None known. Intelligibility 31% of Bankal [jjr], 24% of Duguri [dbm] and Mbat [bau], 10% of Bankal [jjr], Gwak [jgk], and Mbat [bau]. Lexical similarity: 41% with Gwak [jgk], Bankal [jjr], Duguri [dbm], and Mbat [bau].
Language Use: Older adults only. Positive attitudes. Shifted to Hausa [hau].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Labir
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian.

Location: Bauchi state: Alkaleri and Bauchi LGAs.