Nevertheless, in spite of this controversy about the origin of migration and settlement of the indigenous population of the Banyang people, a large majority of the informants held tied to the fact that the history of the people generally came from two migratory routes. According to chief Esim therefore, while some indigenes came through the border of Ekok because of slave raids, others who were involved in fishing activities came through the water side, hence both sources are quite substantial in explaining the people‘s history.
