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TENSION ERUPTS AT LAGOS BALOGUN MARKET AS YORUBA AND IGBO TRADERS CLASH Tension Erupts at Lagos Balogun Market as Yoruba and Igbo Traders Clash Lagos Island’s Balogun Market, one of Nigeria’s busiest commercial hubs, was thrown into chaos today following a violent clash between Yoruba and Igbo traders. Eyewitnesses reported that the confrontation began with a minor disagreement but quickly escalated into a bloody conflict that disrupted business activities and spread panic across the market. According to reports, the clash turned deadly, with at least two people confirmed dead and several others injured. Stalls were destroyed in the ensuing violence, forcing shop owners and customers to flee for safety. The heavy presence of security operatives was later observed as they moved in to restore calm and prevent further escalation. The cause of the clash remains disputed. While some eyewitnesses suggest that the violence stemmed from an ethnic rivalry between Yoruba ...