Battle of Ilorin

Battle of Ilorin
Date	1835
Location	Ilorin (modern day Kwara State, Nigeria)
Result	Decisive Ilorin victory Displacement of the native population
Belligerents
Oyo Empire Borgu Kingdoms; ;	Sokoto Caliphate Gwandu Emirate; Ilorin Emirate;
Commanders and leaders
Oluewu (Alaafin of Oyo) † Eleduwe (Sarkin Borgu) †; various other Oyo and Borgu officials;	Abdussalami Muhammad Bukhari; Muhammad Sambo; ;
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Ilorin occurred during the 1830's as part of a series of conflicts during the Yoruba Civil Wars. Toyeje, previously the Bale of Ogbomosho and commander of the late Kakanfo's right, was elevated to the position of Kakanfo. He rallied forces to expel the Fulanis from Ilorin. They established a camp at Ogele, where they faced Fulani horsemen who were being supported by the Yoruba Muslim leader Solagberu^[1] of Oke Suna.

A battle ensued, resulting in a decisive victory for the Fulanis.^[2]An event that led to the abandonment and destruction of numerous towns in the Ibolo province as well as displacement and death of many civilians. Only a few significant towns, including Ofa, Igbona, Ilemona, Erin, remained intact in the region.^[3] The displaced people looked for refuge in walled towns for protection agaisnt the Fulani.^[4]

References

^ Johnson, Samuel (1921). The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. G. Routledge & sons, Limited. ISBN 978-978-32292-9-7.
^ Johnson, Samuel (1921). The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. G. Routledge & sons, Limited. ISBN 978-978-32292-9-7.
^ rev. samuel johnson (1921). history of the yorubas. Internet Archive.
^ rev. samuel johnson (1921). history of the yorubas. Internet Archive.

[1] Johnson, Samuel (1921). The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. G. Routledge & sons, Limited. ISBN 978-978-32292-9-7.

[2] Johnson, Samuel (1921). The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate. G. Routledge & sons, Limited. ISBN 978-978-32292-9-7.

[3] rev. samuel johnson (1921). history of the yorubas. Internet Archive.

[4] rev. samuel johnson (1921). history of the yorubas. Internet Archive.

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