Ironically, Balogun is crying out for justice, the same justice that many Nigerians who suffered police brutality never got.

His life was a unique blend of military prowess, business acumen, political influence, and spiritual leadership. As Balogun, he guided his people through both wartime conflicts and peacetime diplomacy, shaping the socio-political landscape of pre-colonial Nigeria.

In 1890, he led the Ogunshegun War between Ijebu-Ode and Ijebu-Igbo.[3] The war was triggered by land disputes and trade rivalries.[4] Following his military successes, Kuku's influence caused political rivalries within Ijebu's rulers, particularly members of the Owa Tribunal, an advisory council to the Awujale. Some accused Kuku of hoarding war spoils and attempting to undermine the royal authority. This opposition culminated in his temporary exile to Oru and later to Ibadan, where he continued his trading business.[4]

In 1892, as tensions between the British colonial government and Ijebu escalated, Kuku was called to intervene peacefully. It followed as the Battle of Imagbon where the British forces overpowered Ijebu warriors.[5] Kuku's diplomatic dialogue with Captain Bower, the British commander, helped end hostilities and led to the signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaty on August 8. The Treaty brought Ijebuland under British Nigeria. Captain Bower attempted to install Kuku as ruler in place of Awujale Tunwashe, but Kuku refused, citing his cultural belief.[3]