Bete

BYF

nearly extinct

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Jukunoid

Demographics: 50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000.

Language Use: Shifted to Jukun [jbu].

Nation of Origin: Nigeria

Other Comments: 6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, and Humiyan. Former land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion.