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Cambridge University to return over 100 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Move to see restitution of 116 historical objects taken by British during the sacking of Benin in 1897

The University of Cambridge will return more than 100 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria.

The artefacts, which are mainly made of brass but also include some ivory and wooden objects, were taken by British armed forces during the sacking of Benin City in 1897.

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