Asoro was a remarkable Benin General who fought gallantly & led other warriors in resisting the British invaders in 1897. His statement "no other person dare pass this road except the Oba" (So kpon Oba) was corrupted to "SAKPONBA". His statue stands where he died during battle. 
Chief Obasogie was an outstanding Benin warrior who gallantly resisted the British invasion in 1897. Obasogie was also a black blacksmith & sculptor of the Igun Guild. Most of his works can be found in & around the Benin city. His house sits opposite the entrance of Igun Street.
General Ebohimi was a strong man & a gallant Benin warriors who fought against the British invasion in 1897.
He fought in the battle till his death & died standing on his feet.
His remains had to be uprooted & brought down for burial.
He fought in the battle till his death & died standing on his feet.
His remains had to be uprooted & brought down for burial.
General Ologbosere was Benin chief who fought the British invasion from 1897 - 1899. He was the 2nd-in-command in Benin military & stopped the 1st British invasion led by Consul Phillip. His Guerilla force was later defeated after 2 yrs of attack. He was executed in 1899.
Full details of the war:
https://twitter.com/uwagbale_/status/1313088878165872640?s=19
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