Igbuku is a community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of
Delta State
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, Nigeria. It is located on the shores of the
River Ase
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. Igbuku shares a common boundary with
Ofagbe
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,
Ovrode,
Ibrede,
Aboh
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, and
Ashaka. The town is made up of descendants from
Ndokwa, an Igboid language speaking founders. Most early founders were of
Ndokwa origin. There are also migrants from
Ellu, Ofagbe, Ibrede, and
Aradhe. The native language of the people is Ukwuani, an Igboid language.
Igbuku Town is ruled by the Ozu, who is a recognized, gazetted traditional ruler in
Nigeria
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. Igbuku's population is 3,500. The town has a primary school, post office, and a maternity/dispensary. The roads are passable by car with clear roads to Ibrede, and a new bridge to Aboh.
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Populated places in Delta State