Jukun of Abinsi, Benue state

Jukun people in Benue state are located largely in Abinsi as well as in Makurdi, Guma and Logo LGAs.

Abinsi town is the capital of the people. Abinsi is in Guma LGA but close to Makurdi town.

Jukun people

The larger Jukun population, resides in and around Wukari, where they are governed by a monarch.

Other Jukun people living in the Benue basin, such as Jukun wanu of Abinsi, Awei District, Donga, Takum and Adamawa are politically separate from the Wukari government.

Jukun areas, Benue state

Guma LGA
Abinsi (capital town)
Azudo,
Ayiyo-ga,
Ati-wa-kwo,
Avyuvyo,
Azhoko
Azhe-Anumgbe
Asede and
Anuwha

Logo LGA
Ashuku,
Anyishi and
Asugu

Makurdi LGA
Agyogo (Wurukum),
Clerk Ward (New Garage), Akatungu (North bank), Afubor,
ljaha and
Agyetashi.