The legendary warrior,Balogun Oderinlo was one of the greatest warriors of Ibadan. He was Balogun to Bashorun Oluyole,next to succeed him.
Balogun Oderinlo became well known as a chief who played a prominent role in rebelling against Lakanle.There was a close tie between Bashorun Oluyole and
Balogun Oderinlo.
.He was a close associate to him.
Balogun Oderinlo was the Balogun who led the Ibadan troops to fight in the second Ibadan-Ilorin war at Osogbo,a war that Ibadan won victoriously.
Therefore in honour of Balogun Oderinlo,a statue has been erected in front of Mapo Hall roundabout ,not quite far from Iba Oluyole's Statue.
Ibadan is a land of legendary warriors and leaders.
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