Dialects: Minda (Jinleri), Nye (Kunini), Shoo (Banda, Bandawa). All 3 dialects are of equal status.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 10,000 (1973 SIL).
Language Use: Also use Dza [jen], Hausa [hau], Nigerian Fulfulde [fuv].
Nation of Origin: Nigeria
Other Comments: Called ‘Bakula’ together with Como Karim ,, Munga ,, Jiru ,, and Jessi. Ethnic groups: Banda, Kunini, Lau Habe. Christian, traditional religion.