ibico

How to say it

Meaning

Ambushes; surprise attacks launched from a hidden position.

Good to know

Plural of igico (igi-/ibi- class); a fairly literary and historical word, common in war narratives.

Examples

• Abasirikare bagize ibico byinshi mu ishyamba.The soldiers carried out many ambushes in the forest.
• Ese ibico byagabweho abagenzi byari byateguwe kera?Were the ambushes against the travelers planned long in advance?
• Ibico ntibyagenze neza kuko batabonye abanzi babo.The ambushes did not go well because they did not spot their enemies.