Fire reportedly erupted on Tuesday evening at sections of the Alaba International Market in Lagos, destroying several shops and causing panic among traders.
A live TikTok stream by user KB Clothings captured thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky as distressed traders looked on helplessly.
Some broke down in tears over their losses, while others frantically tried to salvage their goods before the flames advanced.
Personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were present at the scene, working to bring the blaze under control.
Witnesses reported that the fire tore through many locked shops and warehouses, with some traders accusing market security of reacting too slowly when the incident began.
