Bassa (English:/http://Bas.sa/) [1] is an Ethnic group in Nigeria.
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The Bassa people speak the Bassa language, which belongs to the Kainji family under the sub-phylum Western-Kainji, also referred to as Rubassa. [2]
Bassa people are primarily found in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), specifically in Kwali, Abaji, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari, and Municipal areas. [3] Gwagwalada serves as their traditional headquarters in Abuja. [4] Additionally, Bassa communities can be found in various states, including: Kogi in Bassa, Dekina, Ankpa, Koto, Lokoja Local Government Areas [5] Niger in Kontagora, Shiroro, Mashegu, Gurara, Wushishi, Rafi, Minna, Lapai, Suleja Local Government Areas [6] Nasarawa in Kokona, Toto, Karu, Keffi, Doma Local Government Areas [7] Benue in Apa-Agatu and Makurdi [8] and Kwara states.
