Battle of Òsogbo (1838)

Battle of Òsogbo (Sokoto Caliphate & Ilorin Emirate vs Ibadan Republic & Osogbo) took place in 1838 during Yoruba Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1838
Date: 1838-01-01
Era: Modern
Conflict: Yoruba Revolutionary Wars
Side A: Sokoto Caliphate, Ilorin Emirate
Side B: Ibadan Republic, Osogbo
Commanders (A): Emir Shitta (nominal overlord)
Commanders (B): Balogun Oderinlo, Obele Alias Mobitan, Alade Abimpagun, Balogun Abitiko, Balogun Lajubu
Casualties: Heavy losses; many killed or captured, large number of horses captured (Sokoto Caliphate & Ilorin Emirate), Unknown, likely lighter than Ilorin (Ibadan Republic & Osogbo)
Outcome: Ibadan/Osogbo victory
Coordinates: 7.767°, 4.567°