While some eyewitnesses suggest the violence was the result of a cult-related confrontation, others alleged it stemmed from an inter-tribal dispute between Yoruba and Igbo traders.
Panic erupted at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island on Wednesday following a violent clash that reportedly claimed at least two lives.
Videos circulating on social media showed disturbing scenes from the incident. In one clip seen by DAILY POST, a man, apparently attacked with a machete, was seen lying motionless on the ground.
Another video captured the suspected assailant, stripped naked and reportedly lynched by an angry mob. The cause of the unrest has not been clearly established.
While some eyewitnesses suggest the violence was the result of a cult-related confrontation, others alleged it stemmed from an inter-tribal dispute between Yoruba and Igbo traders.
In the aftermath, shops were hurriedly closed as traders and passersby scrambled for safety. Security operatives were yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.
Balogun Market in not looking good right now, the authorities should act fast..@PoliceNG , @NigerianArmy @Lagosstategov1 pic.twitter.com/blbmaMbDHa
— Cargo handling of containers & cars @ the port. (@PatrickNkencho) August 27, 2025
