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Adeyale of Ila who later became the military leader of Ila army. When he then travelled to Ibadan to become a war boy under, Akintola, the second son of
Balogun Ibikunle. He partook in Iperu and Mamu military expeditions. He soon escaped Ibadan overnight as there were plans to put him to death and sacrifice him to a local deity. When he came back to Okemesi from Ibadan, he practiced tailoring and embroidery while raising his militia army with the slaves he inherited from his father; some relative and youths who were eager to join his army. He is described as being a tall, light skin man whom was impulsive and quick spoken.
292:. For he had told Governor Moloney in 1886, that, âbecause, of all the Ijesa and Ekiti war Chiefs, it was I who took the initiative in throwing off the Ibadan yoke, and declaring war against them. Had it turn out that the Ekitis failed to unite in resistance, or the Ibadans succeeded in inflicting heavier calamities upon our country, my name and my people would be subject to everlasting execration from all our tribes on account of my presumption.' Prince Fabunmi was confirmed the Balogun of the Confederates at Otun. In 1880,
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occasion. In the process, they molested
Fabunmiâs wife, Falola, who brought the meals and refreshments. Fabunmi was incensed. He ran back home, got his sword, and made for Oyepetunâs compound. He killed everyone he could lay his hands on including the Ajele. Every other member of Oyepetunâs compound still alive and Ibadan residents in Okemesi deserted the town. This was a direct test of Ibadan powers but given the maladministration of many of the Ajales, the news quickly spread across
296:, along with his large army, joined the Ekitiparapo army at Imesi-ile. It was there Fabunmi voluntarily surrendered the leadership to Ogedemgbe. In 1882, Prince Fabunmi and Chief Arimoro were despatched with a small contingent of Ekitiparapo army to defend Ile-ife against Modakeke and Ibadan army. Kiriji war came to official end on September 23, 1886, when peace treaty was signed . Fabunmi, withdrew his military siege on
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British officer at Odo-Otin and severely warned. He later moved back to Okemesi where he attempted to seize the throne for himself but failed and
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