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Epe, Lagos State

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of Ijebu-Ode, Obaloja left Ijebu-Ode and settled in Epe. He took the name Oloja and by 1790, Shagbafara was installed Oloja. As at 1810, Epe was fairly a large town. The town was relatively peaceful but had its own share of inter-tribal war. However, 1848 witnessed the Makun-Omi-Epe war. It was almost immediately after the end of Makun-Omi-Epe war that King Kosoko of Lagos sought refuge in Epe Land with over 1,500 followers. That was in December 1851, during the reign of Oloja Olumade.
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served as the refuge for the forces of Kosoko, the Yoruba king ousted from Lagos by the British in 1851. In 1892, Epe was the embarkation point for the military expedition sent by Sir Gilbert Carter, the then Governor of Lagos, to defeat the awujale (the Ijebu political and spiritual ruler) at Ijebu-Ode. Uraka and Aramope which were both hunters then left Ile-Ife on a
429:’ asylum in Epe. Kosoko's stay in Epe was a subject of controversy.  Some claimed that in his 11 years in Epe, he never had a house of his own, while others think otherwise. But whatever the case might have been, Kosoko's years in Epe changed the socio-cultural atmosphere of Epe town, because some of his followers to Epe town were Muslims. 99: 609: 330: 847:
1937, 14–15 September: Commissioner of colony, district officers, bales and Baloguns of Ijebu and Eko Epe had important meetings with the baales of adjourning villages to convey to them the decision taken at the meeting on the 28 of August and to sought their opinions on the proposals set up for the
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Meanwhile Uraka continued his hunting expeditions until he got to a place called Igbo obo (monkey forest), the present site of the Lagos State University, School of Engineering and formerly a military barracks, from where he continued his search for games. He later discovered a place called Oko-Eepe
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1937: Commissioner of Colony (Captain Emberton) the District Officer (Mr. Childs) Assistant District Officer (Mr. Gilbons) had an important meeting with Baale Abidakun and Kaka, Balogun Abudu Kadiri Oluwo and Amunikoro Mr. T.O. Seriki and A.B. Egberongbe, all of Ijebu Epe and Eko-Epe on the way and
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and some historians believed Peeta, Uraka's wife, must have played a vital role in the naming of Epe Town. Epe started expanding and in no time, some people settled at Areke or Aleke while others settled at the other side known as "Apakeji". Along the line, an Ijebu prince, son of the fifth Awujale
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of fish, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), green vegetables, coconuts, cocoa, palm produce, rubber, and firewood to Lagos. Special leaves useful in preserving kola nuts are trucked to Ijebu-Ode, Shagamu, and the other main kola-shipping towns. Epe is best known for its construction of the motorized,
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In 1869, Kosoko was pardoned and later returned to Lagos. The bulk of his followers left with him, including his daughter Kusade, and leaving behind his grandson Adenusi. Adenusi's family is still multiplying in Epe to date. Those left behind by Kosoko formed bulk of what is now referred to as Epe
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When Uraka got to Ijebu-Ode, he got a message through an Ifa divination. He was told to move southwards towards the sea and should settle anywhere between his crossing of the sixth and seventh river. After crossing the fifth river called "OTERIN" (Cold Water), he got to a place later identified as
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Kosoko was denied entry into Epe town but after a long plea, he was directed to Ijebu-Ode to obtain clearance and permission from Awujale Anikilaya. The Awujale consequently considered him as a mark of royalty and sent "Oja Ikale" as symbol of permission and caring to Oloja Olumade, asking him to
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In years past, before this settlement came to be called Epe, the town had earlier been known as Igbo Obo (Forest of Monkeys). Some group of hunters from Ijebu, were led by one Urankaloye or Uraka had visited this part of the world during a hunting expedition in search for animals. Though it later
401:‘Poka’ where he used his popoka stick to strike the ground. Poka town was derived from his name called Uraka's popoka stick. At Poka, the Ifa oracle was further consulted for direction which led Uraka to proceed and after crossing the sixth river, he finally settled in a place called "ETITA". 441:
in Lagos. This was responsible for the spread of Islam in Epe town to date. The term "Epe Onikurani" was as a result of the spread of Islam in Epe. In appreciation for the treatment accorded to him in Epe, Kosoko gave one of his daughters named Kusade to an Ijebu Chief, Adebawon of Idogun in
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towards the lagoon. To see things for himself, Uraka traced the source of the smoke where he met some fishermen named Opute, Lugbasa, Alaro and Ogunmodede. Alaro and Ogunmodede were married but childless. Both later became deities and are worshipped in Epe till date, hence all Epe's sons and
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who were in Epe with Kosoko. Some of these chiefs converted to Islam. For example, Balogun Ajeniya, who later became a great promoter of Islam in Epe was one of them. These converts later formed a community under the leadership of Mallam Idris Saliu Gana, who happened to be an
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Eko. In 1892, Epe was the embarkation point for the military expedition sent by Sir Gilbert Carter, the governor of Lagos, to defeat the awujale (the Ijebu political and spiritual ruler) at Ijebu-Ode.
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1863: Governor Freeman twice attacked Epe with a force of West Indian Regiment, Hausas and British sailors, Chief Posu Submitted and signed a treaty of cession on 26 March.
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1862: British negotiated with Kosoko and obtained from him cessions of Palma and Lekki. Koso, Oshodi Tapa and others left Epe and returned to Lagos on 16 September 1862.
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is the major occupation in Epe. The town is served by secondary schools, several hospitals, and a health office. They are popularly known for fishing. Epe is home to the
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1854: Kosoko and his chiefs signed a treaty of peace with Mr. B. Campbell, British Counsel not to regain Lagos in return to have palma and Lekki as his port.
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On 29 December 1882: Awujale Fidipote left Ijebu-Ode in anger unexpectedly to settle at Epe where he remained till his death on 14 June 1885.
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Each time Uraka sets out for hunting, Peeta would ask if he was still going to Oko-Eepe. Eepe town derived its name from Oko-Eepe in the 15th
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1875: Posu, a leading figure among followers of Kosoko to prove his mantle and ceded Epe to the British died in Epe on 14 December 1875.
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1892: British Expedition to Ijebu-Ode landed in Epe base of operation. Inspector A. cloud Willoughby was shot dead at Odo-Ragunsen.
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1905: Misunderstanding between Ijebu-Epe and Eko Epe became much more acute as a result of Ijaw fishermen, fishing on the lagoon.
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Balogun Ajeniya, Oshodi Tapa, Buraimoh Edu, Balogun Agbaje, Disu Kujeniya, Braimoh Iyanda Oloko and Posu were some of the brave
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1886: Some Ijebus who came with Awujale Fidipote to Epe killed Agurin, the guard in charge of Ejirin market.
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1898: Baale Buraimoh Edu, veteran politician sponsored and finance the course of Muslim Education in Epe.
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means to engender harmony and mutual dealing towards the re-organization to native administration.
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1923: S.A Mejindade Esq opened the Islamic school which became Ansa-ud-deen school in 1946
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There is no paramount ruler in the area as there are two major communities with individual
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expedition arriving in Ijebu-Ode, Uraka never knew that he was on a threshold of history.
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On 15 August 1885: Asani Giwa of Okepopo was killed by the Eko Epes at Ikosi Market.
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In March 1930: Daddy Solomon Ademuwagun introduced Cherubim and Seraphim in Epe.
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1901: Chief Imam Uthman died on 22 January and Epe Town Council was established
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A road junction at the entrance into Epe from the Lekki-Epe Expressway features
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1903: Paul Ogunsanya and others brought Roman Catholic Mission to Ibonwon
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Centre for Rural Development's Complex and Botanical Garden, Igbodu, Epe.
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Upon settling at Etita, Uraka saw a smoke emanating from a heavily thick
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Lekki Rest House: Confinement Home of Nigeria's first Opposition Leader.
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Relics of Brazilian Architecture and Atlantic Slave Trade, Lekki Town.
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Youth Rehabilitation and Development Centre, Ita-Oko Island, Epe.
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1836: Awujale Figbajoye Anikilaya established Ejirin market.
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1852: Islam was introduced by followers of Kosoko in Epe.
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daughters are referred to as "Omo Epe Alaro Ogunmodede".
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shallow-draft barges that navigate the coastal lagoons.
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Tobun Abiodun, Member Lagos State House of Assembly
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Index

Epe, Nigeria
LGA
Epe shown within the State of Lagos; the town is highlighted in deep red, while the rest of the LGA is highlighted in lighter red
State of Lagos
Epe is located in Nigeria
6°35′N 3°59′E / 6.583°N 3.983°E / 6.583; 3.983
Country
Nigeria
State
Lagos State
LGA
Time zone
UTC+1
WAT
Yorùbá
Local Government Area
Lagos State
Nigeria
Lekki Lagoon
Ibadan
Census
monarchs

a sculpture of two giant fish
Lagos State Government
Lagos State University
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos State University of Education
Michael Otedola College of Primary Education
MOCPED

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