Nko is a village in Yakurr Local Government of Cross River State, Nigeria.[1][2][3] It is the shortened form of Nkoibolokom. It is one of the five Lokàà-speaking settlements that together with Agoi-Ibami, Agoi-Ekpo, Inyima, Ekpeti, and Assiga make up what is known as Yakurr. The other Lokàà-speaking towns are Idomi, Ugep, Ekori, and Mkpani. They are known for their hospitality and have throughout the years produced notable people who have served the country in various capacities.
Nko | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Cross River |
| Local Government Area | Yakurr Local Government |
In June 2024, its community border fights over a piece of land with Onyadama community in Obubra Local Government Area in Cross River state was settled, thus bringing peace to the two communities after long years of inter community battle that had claimed loss of lives, properties and injuries to some. [4]
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- ^ "Villages in Abi L.G.A, Cross River State | The Literary Fair". theliteraryfair.com. Archived from the original on 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- ^ Kabir, Adejumo (2024-06-20). "Nigeria's Cross River Communities Unite Two Years After Bloody Inter-communal Crisis". HumAngle. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
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