Decisive Fulani and Ilorin victory The Battle of Ilorin occurred during the 1830's as part of a series of conflicts during the Yoruba Civil Wars.

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.

[2] Many towns in the Ibolo region (modern-day Nigeria) were abandoned or destroyed in the conflict, and a number of civilians were injured and killed.

Only a few significant towns, including Ofa, Ilemona, Erin (all in modern-day Kwara State), and Igbona, remained intact in the region.

[3] The displaced people looked for refuge in walled towns for protection against the Fulani.