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Bombardment of Lagos

When
26-28 December 1851
Where
Lagos Island
Part of
Royal Navy bombards Lagos; Oba Kosoko wounded and flees to Epe

Royal Navy forces attacked the Oba's palace on 26 December 1851, leading to Kosoko's defeat and flight to Epe.

HMS Bloodhound, HMS Teazer, and a flotilla mounted an attack on the palace. Kosoko put up a spirited defence but was defeated by 28 December. He fled to Epe, allowing Akitoye to be installed as Oba.

Sources

  1. Kosoko Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12
  2. Reduction of Lagos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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