Heavy Crowds Take Over Balogun Market as Lagosians Rush Year-End Shopping
Large crowds are currently flooding Balogun Market on Lagos Island as shoppers rush to complete last-minute end-of-year purchases, causing heavy congestion and raising safety concerns.
Eyewitnesses say the market is almost impassable as people push through narrow walkways to buy clothes, shoes and other festive items.
Movement is slow, with both pedestrians and vehicles struggling to navigate the busy market.
A video circulating online captures the tense situation, with a voice-over warning people to avoid the market unless necessary.
The clip shows a vehicle nearly knocking down a woman while questioning why so many people have gathered.
The congestion has sparked concern online with many residents highlighting safety risks especially for women and elderly shoppers.
Others blame the rush on rising costs and delayed shopping plans ahead of the new year.
Balogun Market, one of Lagos’ busiest commercial centers, often experiences heavy traffic during festive periods but traders and shoppers say this year’s crowding appears worse than usual.
