Cambridge University to return over 100 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria

A commemorative head of the Oba, or king, which is part of loot the university will return to Nigeria. Photograph: University of Cambridge/PA

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.