What kind of military presence does Ilorin have? Here's what one local expert had to say about soldiers and defense in and around Ilorin, Kwara.
Is there a military presence in or near Ilorin, Kwara?
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Ilorin is the capital of Kwara State. It is the 7th known largest city by population in Nigeria. Ilorin was founded by the Yoruba; one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, in 1450. It became a provincial military headquarters of the ancient Oyo Empire and later became a Northern Nigeria protectorate when Shehu Alimi, an itinerant Islamic preacher and teacher took control of the city through the spread of Islam. The city is a confluence of cultures, populated by the Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Fulani, Nupe, Bariba and Kanuri tribes from across Nigeria, as well as foreign nationals. There are large Christian and Islamic populations and many ceremonial activities, mostly with religious aspects, take place in the city throughout the year.
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