Somorika

According to oral tradition, Somorikans are said to be the warriors of Benin who pulled out from the military assignment at the era of Oba Ewuare of Benin kingdom. The leader of the warrior is reported to be a native of usilowa quarters of the benin kingdom.  According to history, Somorika, Ogbe, Onumu have a common ancestors from immigrants from Benin. They settled together at Idah and later settled at Egay near Okene and then at the west of Ibillo and now they are no longer existing. They moved to their permanent sites.^[1]

This community has a lot of rocks that are as high as 1700 feet. One of such is the Oriakpe rock (the big rock that has a human shaped rock on top of it). Another well known rock is the Odeburu rock which is reported to be the highest pinnacle of the kukuruku hills. The pinnacle can be seen from nearby town and villages even as far as Auchi. During the colonial era, Somorika served as relaxation and vacation spots for the British officers and their families. The community has a lot of cultural festivals. Another is the Iresha spring which flows as deep as 50 feet, the water is very chilly and forms ice in extreme temperature. They have other rocks and caves which serve as a defence to the somorikans.^[2][3][4]